MERRITT MEMORIAL

Merritt Memorial is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cresskill Public School District school district, located in CRESSKILL, NJ with about 358 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Merritt Memorial has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Merritt Memorial Elementary School is a highly-regarded public school located in the suburban borough of Cresskill, New Jersey. Serving students in grades K-5, the school is well-known for its strong academic curriculum and its commitment to fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. It is part of the Cresskill Public School District, which frequently earns high marks for its dedicated faculty, robust extracurricular opportunities, and emphasis on developing the "whole child" through both intellectual and social-emotional growth.

Situated in a quiet, residential setting on Dogwood Lane, Merritt Memorial is a focal point of the Cresskill community. The school prides itself on maintaining high standards of achievement while promoting a culture of inclusivity and collaboration among students, parents, and staff. With a focus on small class sizes and personalized attention, the school works to prepare its young learners for a successful transition to the middle school level, consistently maintaining a reputation as one of the top-performing elementary schools in Bergen County.

For more information, contact Merritt Memorial at (201) 227-7791 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.