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Cross Schools

495 Buckwalter Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910
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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.:
% 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

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.
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 27, 2026 (Monday)
CROSS SCHOOLS CLOSED
July 28, 2026 (Tuesday)
CROSS SCHOOLS CLOSED
July 29, 2026 (Wednesday)
CROSS SCHOOLS CLOSED
July 30, 2026 (Thursday)
EE: First Day of School
August 03, 2026 (Monday)

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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

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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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