Cross Schools (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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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

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-10

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Cross Schools
Nursery	154
Pre-K	105
Kind	68
1	49
2	31
3	41
4	32
5	31
6	36
7	37
8	29
9	21
10	19

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Year Founded

1998

Student Body

Total Students

653 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

41 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

66%

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Land's End

Number of AP Courses

2 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

State or regional independent school association
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

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

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballGolf

SoccerSoftball

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

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.

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 90%.

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).

School Calendar

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Event

Date

TK-12: Fall Break

October 09, 2026 (Friday)

SCHOOL CLOSED

October 12, 2026 (Monday)

SCHOOL CLOSED

November 23, 2026 (Monday)

SCHOOL CLOSED

November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)

SCHOOL CLOSED

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Beaufort County, SC is $10,459 for elementary schools and $12,949 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Beaufort County, SC is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).