Community School vs. North Cross School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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North Cross School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
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School History
Overview
Since 1971, Community School has been a leader in progressive education in Virginia's Blue Ridge.
Serving children from age 3 through middle school, we provide education of the highest quality for children of all racial, cultural, religious, and economic backgrounds.
Our school nurtures children's individual learning styles and fosters creative and analytical thinking.
Our students develop personal responsibility for their education and a passion for learning.
North Cross School, located in Roanoke, Virginia and serving families in Southwest Virginia is a private, independent college-preparatory, day and boarding school grounded in a strong liberal arts and science curriculum combined with exceptional co-curricular art and athletic programs.
Grades Offered
NS-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Dyslexia, Language-based learning differences, dysgraphia, tutoring
Year Founded
1971
1944
Students Body
Total Students
157 students
584 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
8%
Students by Grade
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Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
66
Kindergarten Students
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40
Grade 1 Students
-
29
Grade 2 Students
-
31
Grade 3 Students
-
36
Grade 4 Students
-
34
Grade 5 Students
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36
Grade 6 Students
-
35
Grade 7 Students
-
38
Grade 8 Students
-
35
Grade 9 Students
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54
Grade 10 Students
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34
Grade 11 Students
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56
Grade 12 Students
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60
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
67 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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64%
Average Class Size
12
14
Number of AP Classes
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18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:9
Average SAT score
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1253
Average ACT score
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25
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(Khaki bottoms and collared shirt)
(Khaki bottoms and collared shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$21,425
Tuition Notes
Varies by level. Please visit website for details.
North Cross\' tuition varies per grade. The cost listed above is for the Upper School day program. North Cross uses an indexed tuition model called Tailored Tuition. Find out more at https://www.northcross.org/tuition-and-fees.html
% on Financial Aid
28%
26%
Acceptance Rate
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90%
Admissions Director
Victoria Coogan
Matthew Gilliland
Admissions Associate
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Kelsey Yardley
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1
14
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
2
15
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Choir, Model UN
American Red Cross Club, Chess Club, Coding Club, Cycling Club, Environmental Club, Guitar Club, International Thespian Society, Math Club, Model UN Club, Robotics Team, Save the Next Girl, Ski Club, Student Council Association, Tutoring Club, Yearbook