Cresthaven Academy partners with the Plainfield Board of Education Transportation Department to offer bus transportation to and from school for those students who qualify. To qualify, students must be Plainfield residents and live a minimum of 2.0 miles away from the school building in which they attend. Distance shall be measured using the shortest route along public roadways or public walkways.

In addition, students with disabilities who require transportation services in accordance with their individualized education program (IEP) shall also qualify for transportation upon proper documentation.

For students who do not qualify for transportation, many of our families utilize carpool van rides to transport their children. This is set up and managed completely by the individual families, Cresthaven Academy does not have a role or responsibility in this service. Students attending our middle school (grades 5-8) have the option to walk home from school once we have been provided written consent from the parent/guardian.

Upon acceptance, families will be directed to complete the registration packet within the SchoolMint application. Additional documentation includes the following:

• Proof of residency: property deed, mortgage statement, lease, current utility bill, if the bills are not in your name, you must bring an Affidavit of Resident notarized by the person you live with and one of the utility bills.

• Proof of guardianship — One of the following:

  • Original birth certificate with raised seal (hospital birth certificate is not acceptable)or Passport 

  • Copy of section of court decree awarding custody

• Transfer card from resident district. If enrolling into a school for the first time (i.e. kindergarten or after homeschooling), you will need to first register with your resident district. They will provide a transfer card for enrollment at Cresthaven Academy. 

• Up‑to‑date immunization record from school or doctor.

• Up-to-date physical examination from doctor

Cresthaven Academy is excited to announce the partnership with the Charter School Athletic League for our Upper Campus scholars to offer sports in Flag Football, Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field.

The school day for our lower campus, grades K-4, runs from 7:35 am - 3:25 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. On Wednesdays, our lower campus scholars dismiss at 2:40pm to allow for staff professional development.

The school day for our upper campus, grades 5-8, runs from 7:25 am - 3:15 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Tuesdays, our upper campus scholars dismiss at 2:45pm to allow for staff professional development.

Cresthaven Academy has two locations. Students in grades K-4 are part of our lower campus located at 530 West 7th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060. Students in grades 5-8 are part of our upper campus located at 7-9 Watchung Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060.

Yes! Students enrolled at our lower campus, grades K-4, can apply for enrollment in the after school program. After school programming includes clubs, homework help, outside vendors, and more. Students enrolled in the upper campus, grades 5-8, also have the option to enroll in the Boys & Girls club located at 145 Park Ave, Plainfield NJ, teacher-lead clubs, tutoring, or sports. Stop at the main office for more information.

Cresthaven Academy coordinates with Plainfield Public Schools to provide bus transportation to and from school for students who qualify. In order to be eligible for transportation, students must live in Plainfield and at a distance of 2.0 miles away from their school building.

Children placed on the waitlist will be called in the order of the lottery placement when and if seats open for that grade level.

In-District preference is only for students who reside in Plainfield, NJ. They will perceive placement preference during the lottery before their out-of district counterparts.

Yes. Siblings of current Cresthaven Academy scholars will receive sibling preference during the lottery. Siblings must have an application on file in order to be considered for sibling preference.

The random public lottery will be held February 24th, 2025. Applications for the 25-26 school year are due by midnight on February 17th.

Someone from the Cresthaven Academy front office or admissions office will reach out regarding your placement. 

Yes! Applications for the current school year are open during the school year. When you go to apply online, make sure to select the appropriate school year.

Anytime! Applications are open for the current and following school year throughout the calendar year. Applications will close one-week before the random lottery in February and will reopen a week later for those who wish to be added onto the waitlist.

Yes! Cresthaven Academy is proud to offer free breakfast and lunch to all scholars regardless of their Free/Reduced meal status. All families must still fill out the Meal and Summer EBT application on an annual basis to be considered for summer EBT benefits and to support our reporting efforts to the state. Families also have the option to opt-out of completing this application, however, they will automatically be marked as denied and will not be eligible for summer EBT benefits.

No! Cresthaven Academy is a tuition-free public charter school.

Kindergarten Age Requirement: Kindergarten applicants must be 5 years old by October 1 of the year they plan to enter kindergarten. For the 2025-26 school year, children must be 5 years old by October 1, 2025.

No! Plainfield residents do receive in-district preference when it comes time for the lottery. However, individuals living in any district are welcome to apply.