North Cross School

North Cross School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
4254 Colonial Ave,  Roanoke, VA
4.0
4.0
590 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Christian J. Proctor
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$23,300
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
B+
Teachers
A
College Prep
B+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
49
Part Time Teachers
7
College Prep
Average SAT
1310
Math
640
Verbal
660
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
72%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
97%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
73.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.2%
Black
8.2%
Two or more races
7.2%
Hispanic
1.3%
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School Rankings

#17 Best Boarding HS in Virginia
#25 Best Private K12 Schools in Virginia
#34 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Virginia 55 Students
Virginia Tech 39 Students
James Madison University 31 Students
William & Mary 30 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 28 Students
University of Richmond 18 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16 Students
Duke University 16 Students
New York University 15 Students
Washington and Lee University 15 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Psychology 15 Students
Biology 15 Students
Political Science and Government 13 Students
Pre-Law Studies 13 Students
Film and Video Studies 7 Students
Engineering 6 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 6 Students
Economics 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 24 Reviews
1.0 Parent
4/25/2024
I pulled my child out of this school based on some truly terrifying experiences. I would have never allow my kid to attend this school if I would have known about the unsavory behavior she would experience from her teacher.
5.0 Parent
1/26/2024
Best school in the region! Our 4 kids love it! Everyone is kind and caring. Academics may not match everyone's needs, but they try.
4.0 Senior
8/29/2019
For the price, it seems not worth it in some aspects. A small school limits the amount of teachers and classes, though class size if very good.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/4/2024
We had a terrible time with bullying, safety, communication with staff, communication with financial department. When looking into this school, please know that everything is charged ala carte-meaning the prices you see are base prices and only go up depending on your child’s needs. Staff will gasli...
1.0 parent
4/26/2024
I had a truly terrible experience with North Cross. I deeply regret sending my child to this school. N
5.0 parent
6/19/2020
This school is worth the investment. Students are academically pushed, but also nurtured by a highly capable, caring teaching faculty. With small class sizes students actually get to participate in sports, musicals and clubs without having to be "D1" caliber. The curriculum is innovative without los...
5.0 parent
8/13/2018
I had my daughter at another school that I was originally attracted to for its small class size. I quickly realized that class size is NOT everything. I've been so happy with how her teachers challenge her here and push her outside her comfort zone while still encouraging her confidence. I brought m...

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