Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences
Kind	50
1	52
2	49
3	54
4	54
5	52
6	97
7	129
8	130
9	138
10	140
11	137
12	136

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Year Founded

1971

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

1,218 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

56%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

157 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

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

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$62.5M operating budget (2024-25)

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Endowment Size

$10 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

11 sports

Sports

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

Colors

White, Red

School Mascot

Roadrunner

School Notes

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.

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.

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

Yes, Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences offers a summer program. Visit their 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.

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