Cresthaven Academy Charter School

Located at 530 West 7th Street in Plainfield, New Jersey, Cresthaven Academy Charter School is an active, independent public charter district serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Situated within a large suburban setting in the broader New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area, this single-school district operates as its own local education agency for federal programs. By focusing exclusively on elementary and middle school development, the academy delivers a continuous, multi-year educational program tailored to young scholars during their foundational academic years.

According to federal education data for the 2024–2025 academic year, the school enrolls 622 students, featuring a culturally rich student body that predominantly includes Hispanic (507 students) and Black (101 students) learners. Cresthaven Academy places a strong emphasis on small-group instruction and individual support, backed by a comprehensive workforce of nearly 172 full-time equivalent staff members. This robust staffing model includes 58 full-time classroom teachers—yielding an advantageous student-to-teacher ratio of under 11 to 1—alongside 41.5 instructional aides and over 72 support personnel, ensuring students benefit from a highly supportive and well-resourced learning environment.