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Cross Schools

495 Buckwalter Parkway Bluffton, SC 29910

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • 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
Cross Schools Photo #1 - Cross Schools students learn about their local ecosystem in a bilingual class held through our Environmental Learning Center.
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • 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:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-10
Students By Grade
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.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Land's End
Number of AP Courses
2 courses

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.: 82%
Admissions Director
Kate Brown
Admissions Associate
Robyn Beckwith

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

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

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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).

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