Roanoke Catholic School vs. North Cross School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Roanoke Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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North Cross School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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School History
Overview
Roanoke Catholic School is dedicated to excellence in education and to the spiritual development of youth within the framework of the Gospel and the tradition of the Catholic Church; however, students aren't required to be Catholic.
Our fundamental task is the education of the whole person, blending learning with faith and faith with daily life.
We strive to instill in our students a lifelong commitment to learning, to Christian values, and to community service.
We are dedicated to achieving these goals in a supportive Christian community.
North Cross School, located in Roanoke, Virginia and serving families in Southwest Virginia is a private, independent college-preparatory, day and boarding school grounded in a strong liberal arts and science curriculum combined with exceptional co-curricular art and athletic programs.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Dyslexia, Language-based learning differences, dysgraphia, tutoring
Year Founded
1889
1944
Students Body
Total Students
461 students
584 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
8%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
28
66
Kindergarten Students
18
40
Grade 1 Students
17
29
Grade 2 Students
33
31
Grade 3 Students
31
36
Grade 4 Students
30
34
Grade 5 Students
24
36
Grade 6 Students
37
35
Grade 7 Students
36
38
Grade 8 Students
39
35
Grade 9 Students
42
54
Grade 10 Students
43
34
Grade 11 Students
49
56
Grade 12 Students
34
60
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
67 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
40%
64%
Average Class Size
16
14
Number of AP Classes
9
18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:9
Average SAT score
1202
1253
Average ACT score
27
25
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniforms: khaki pants/plaid skirt and polo shirt)
(Uniforms: khaki pants/plaid skirt and polo shirt)
Casual
(Khaki bottoms and collared shirt)
(Khaki bottoms and collared shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$10,740
$21,425
Tuition Notes
Varies by grade level, $6,430-$10,740. Financial aid available for JK-12th.
North Cross\' tuition varies per grade. The cost listed above is for the Upper School day program. North Cross uses an indexed tuition model called Tailored Tuition. Find out more at https://www.northcross.org/tuition-and-fees.html
% on Financial Aid
87%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
n/a
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
Admissions Director
Emily Gaston
Matthew Gilliland
Admissions Associate
Denise Beltran
Kelsey Yardley
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13
14
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
25
15
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Club, Band, Bitty Basketball, Bricks 4 Kidz, Celtics Live, Choir, Dance Class, Drama Club, Entomology Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Girl Squad, Help Save the Next Girl, International Club, Key Club, Medico Club, Model Arab League, National Honor Society, Prolife Club, Red Cross Club, Rosary Club, Soccer Shots, Squires, Student Ambassadors, Student Government Association, We the People
American Red Cross Club, Chess Club, Coding Club, Cycling Club, Environmental Club, Guitar Club, International Thespian Society, Math Club, Model UN Club, Robotics Team, Save the Next Girl, Ski Club, Student Council Association, Tutoring Club, Yearbook