Serving 604 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Cresthaven Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cresthaven Academy Charter School's student population of 604 students has grown by 159% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Cresthaven Academy Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cresthaven Academy Charter School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1781 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
79%
34%
Black
20%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cresthaven Academy Charter School's ranking?
Cresthaven Academy Charter School is ranked #1781 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Cresthaven Academy Charter School often compared to?
Cresthaven Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like College Achieve Central Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Cresthaven Academy Charter School?
604 students attend Cresthaven Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Cresthaven Academy Charter School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cresthaven Academy Charter School?
Cresthaven Academy Charter School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cresthaven Academy Charter School offer ?
Cresthaven Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cresthaven Academy Charter School part of?
Cresthaven Academy Charter School is part of Cresthaven Academy Charter School District.
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