Cross Classical Academy is a private, Christian, university-model school in Brownwood, Texas.
It is Brownwood's only university-model school—a fast-growing alternative education model and example of the resurgent classical education movement—and one of only 21 in Texas and 51 in the United States.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
2010
Student Body
Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cross Classical Academy?
The application deadline for Cross Classical Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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