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 Facts (2026)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
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/Advanced 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.: 82%
Admissions Director
Kate Brown
Admissions Associate
Robyn Beckwith
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Archivist ClubChess Club
Math TeamRobotics Club
Science OlympiadStudent Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Art SmartDrama 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
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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The nearest preschool is St. Gregory The Great Catholic School (1.9 miles away)
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(Catholic)
323 Fording Island Rd
Okatie, SC 29909
(843) 815-9968
Okatie, SC 29909
(843) 815-9968
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 201 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
3088 Bluffton Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 681-2878
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 681-2878
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 664 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Montessori School
9 Foxgrape Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 785-2534
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 785-2534
11.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8 Fox Grape Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 671-2286
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 671-2286
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Gr: NS-12 | 437 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
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Savannah, GA 31410
(912) 897-4941
Savannah, GA 31410
(912) 897-4941
17.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 528 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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