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Cross Schools

495 Buckwalter Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910

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Cross Schools Photo #1 - Cross Schools students learn about their local ecosystem in a bilingual class held through our Environmental Learning Center.

Cross Schools will provide an education in the Anglican tradition of academic excellence, fostering respect for self and others, service to community and a commitment to know, love, and follow Jesus Christ.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Top Ranked SC School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-10
Enrollment: 653 students
Acceptance rate: 92%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Cross Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

State or regional independent school association
AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-10

Year Founded

1998

Student Body

Total Students

653 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 18%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

41 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

66%

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP Courses

2 courses

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Land's End

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Preschool - Depends on program Kindergarten- $10,500 Grades 1-4 - $10,740 Grades 5-8 - $10,860 Grades 9-10 - $13,020

Acceptance Rate

92%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Kate Brown

Admissions Associate

Robyn Beckwith

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
Archivist Club, Chess Club, Math Team, Robotics Club, Science Olympiad, Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:
Art Smart, Drama Club, Praise Team

School Notes

Cross Schools will provide an education in the Anglican tradition of academic excellence, fostering respect for self and others, service to community and a commitment to know, love, and follow Jesus Christ.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Cross Schools?

The acceptance rate of Cross Schools is 92%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.

What sports does Cross Schools offer?

Cross Schools offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.

What is Cross Schools's ranking?

Cross Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Cross Schools?

The application deadline for Cross Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

Top Ranked SC School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-10
Enrollment: 653 students
Acceptance rate: 92%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Beaufort County, SC is $8,767 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Beaufort County, SC is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).