Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences (Top-Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

Crossroads School came into being in 1971 to provide a new approach to education.

It was founded by a small group of educators and parents, led by co-founders Dr. Paul Cummins and Dr. Rhoda Makoff, whose goal was to provide a diverse student body a coeducational college preparatory education combining academic excellence with a comprehensive fine and performing arts program, community service, athletic challenge, and environmental education.

Crossroad is a distinctly progressive school offering an intellectually demanding and creative curriculum within a supportive, personal environment that has at its base the notion of safety, equity, and inclusion for all.

Crossroads strives to help each student develop a personal commitment to learning, a respect for independent thinking, a sense of social commitment, an appreciation of the valuable traditions of the past, and a concern for the future.

Crossroads students are provided a spectrum of program opportunities including visual arts, literature, language, music, math, drama, history, science, dance, athletics, computer science, community service, and environmental/experiential education.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top-Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,218 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Year Founded

1971

Colors

White, Red

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

View Summer Program Details

School Calendar

View School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

1,218 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

56%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

157 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 13:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$62.5M operating budget (2024-25)

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$10 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

11 sports

Sports

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Notes

School Mascot: Roadrunner

Crossroads School came into being in 1971 to provide a new approach to education. It was founded by a small group of educators and parents, led by co-founders Dr. Paul Cummins and Dr. Rhoda Makoff, whose goal was to provide a diverse student body a coeducational college preparatory education combining academic excellence with a comprehensive fine and performing arts program, community service, athletic challenge, and environmental education. Crossroad is a distinctly progressive school offering an intellectually demanding and creative curriculum within a supportive, personal environment that has at its base the notion of safety, equity, and inclusion for all. Crossroads strives to help each student develop a personal commitment to learning, a respect for independent thinking, a sense of social commitment, an appreciation of the valuable traditions of the past, and a concern for the future. Crossroads students are provided a spectrum of program opportunities including visual arts, literature, language, music, math, drama, history, science, dance, athletics, computer science, community service, and environmental/experiential education.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences offer a summer program?

Yes, Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences offer?

Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Dance, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.

What is Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences's ranking?

Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences?

The application deadline for Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences located?

Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences is located in the Pico neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA.