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.: 11:1
% 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).
School Calendar
View the Cross Schools yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
CROSS SCHOOLS CLOSED
July 03, 2026 (Friday)
CROSS SCHOOLS CLOSED
July 27, 2026 (Monday)
CROSS SCHOOLS CLOSED
July 28, 2026 (Tuesday)
CROSS SCHOOLS CLOSED
July 29, 2026 (Wednesday)
CROSS SCHOOLS CLOSED
July 30, 2026 (Thursday)
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Cross Schools is Hilton Head Christian Academy (0.7 miles away)
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
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