Welcome to Cross Schools! It is my pleasure to introduce you to all that Cross has to offer.  If you are looking for strong academics combined with a vibrant Christian community, you can have both at Cross. Since 1998, Cross Schools has been dedicated to providing quality Christian education in the Lowcountry.

Our school embraces:
• An academically strong, college-preparatory curriculum
• The integration of a Biblical worldview.

Our school offers:
• Small class sizes
• Passionate, dedicated and engaging educators
• Close teacher-student relationships
• Strong partnerships with families
• A culture of kindness, warmth, and community
• An ethnically and economically diverse student body
• Affordable private-school tuition.

As you explore educational options for your child, I invite you to visit and experience the Cross difference for yourself. Coming for a campus tour is a terrific way to get a sense of this remarkable community. Click here to schedule your tour for grades K-12.

I see on a daily basis the positive impact that Cross Schools has in the lives of our students. It is a place where children thrive! Cross students enjoy coming to school. Relationships are built within this community that last a lifetime. It will be my honor to meet you and help you discover
the many opportunities awaiting your child at Cross.

Warm regards,

Brenda J. McPherson
Director of Admissions

Early Application Admissions (Grades K-12)

The Early Application admissions process provides an opportunity for strong students to receive priority status for any available spaces that we have for the 2024/2025 school year. Due to robust enrollment, most of our classes are at capacity. Qualified applicants who meet our deadlines and criteria will receive priority status in obtaining one of those limited spaces for the upcoming school year.

The Early Application deadline for the 2024/2025 academic year is Friday, December 8th, 2023.  Students need to submit their online applications by December 8th in order to be considered.  Admissions testing and interviews will be scheduled for these applicants during the months of January and February.  Families who apply using the Early Application process will be notified of their status in March 2024.

How to Apply

We are delighted that you are considering applying to Cross Schools. 

Click HERE to request more information about K-12 at Cross Schools or to schedule a campus tour. 

The steps to our admissions process are below:

1.  Submit your application –

Click here to access our Admissions Application.

2. Pay the application fee -  

The application fee is $100 (non-refundable) and is submitted through the Admissions Application. 

3. Submit copies of your student’s academic records

Next Submit copies of your student's academic records from this year and last year (report cards and standardized testing records).  Parents can submit records from their home copies, or you can request that your student’s current school email the records to us.  

Partial Records Release Form

4. For Students Applying to Grades 7-11 

Please submit a 1-2 page writing sample that has been graded by a teacher.   

5. Admissions Entrance Testing and Parent & Student Interviews –

We will reach out to schedule these appointments once your application and materials have
been submitted.

After all of the above steps have been completed, the Admission Committee will meet to
review your child’s file.  Families will be notified about acceptance and availability after
your child’s application has been reviewed.

Questions?  We are happy to help! Please reach out to our Admissions Director, Brenda McPherson.