Founded in 1971, Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences is a private school with approximately 1,200 students in kindergarten through twelfth grade, two campuses located a few blocks apart in Santa Monica and a well-earned reputation as one of the best schools in Los Angeles. Among its strengths are its programs in performing and visual arts, music, classics, literature, math, science, history, computer science, community service and environmental/experiential education.
Crossroads’ founding aim was to build a socially, economically and racially diverse student population and reflect a “whole child” approach to education, prioritizing the development of each student’s physical well-being and full human potential. From kindergarten through senior year, they are taught to think critically and creatively, form deep bonds with peers and teachers and impact their communities.
With students drawn from a diverse population of high achievers, prominent graduates from Crossroads School include celebrities, politicians, businesspeople, athletes and more. 98 to 100 percent of Crossroads graduates matriculate directly into college.
In addition to its academic excellence, Crossroads’ upper and middle school athletic programs regularly win state and regional championships. Application and admission to Crossroads takes place through an online system called Ravenna HUB, used by private and independent schools.
Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences
Private Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade K-12
1714 21st St,
Santa Monica, CA
1,174
Students
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School Details
Head of School
Bob Riddle
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1400
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.81
Annual Tuition
$52,847
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Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.81
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
172
Full Time Teachers
149
Part Time Teachers
23
College Prep
Average SAT
1400
Math
690
Verbal
710
Average ACT
31
Math
28
English
32
Reading
32
Science
30
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
56.4%
Two or more races
23.3%
Black
8.4%
Hispanic
7.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.8%
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School Rankings
#4
Best Private K12 Schools in California
#7
Best HS for the Arts in California
#17
Best Private HS in California
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles
95 Students
University of Southern California
93 Students
University of California - Berkeley
81 Students
New York University
67 Students
Brown University
57 Students
Northwestern University
54 Students
Columbia University
53 Students
Yale University
48 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
45 Students
University of Pennsylvania
44 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
71 Students
Psychology
51 Students
Economics
33 Students
Film and Video Studies
30 Students
Political Science and Government
22 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
18 Students
Environmental Science
17 Students
English
16 Students
Biology
15 Students
Drama and Theatre Production
14 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/17/2023
I really love the environment, as I am surrounded by many bright minds and great opportunities. I've never felt out of place or excluded. Ever since the first year, I felt like I have grown as a person and learner.
10/15/2019
This is such a great school. I came in 9th grade and although I'm new everyone's so nice and I got to know a lot of great friends. We call teachers by their first names and they are all very nice. The academic environment is great but not too much pressure. The school's atmosphere is alive everyday.....
11/25/2017
Crossroads is a great school, with a great student body and faculty contributing to a wonderful sense of community. The teachers are great and very accessible but also focused on challenging you to learn both through critical thinking and hard work.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/6/2023
My family has had a truly wonderful experience at Crossroads. The teachers are thoughtful and invested in providing rich and meaningful content as well as supporting the social and emotional growth of students. The school community has been welcoming and supportive with many opportunities for parent...
5/8/2018
Crossroads fosters high performance with a creative, laidback attitude. It is academically challenging for students by pushing them to think and express themselves in creative ways. Teachers tend to be very supportive, and they keep us informed as parents. Crossroads has a strong sense of community....
6/14/2015
a fantastic school offering a top-rate education that's driven by current research. also, an awesome community of families, staff, and faculty.
3/3/2015
This school was the most disconnected, disjointed, disorganized mess that I've ever worked at. From the moment I met with HR for my first day, the HR manager appeared to have no idea what she was doing, the paperwork I received looked ancient. There were no instructions on how to access payroll, tha...
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List Price Range
$600K - $4.1M
Homes For Sale
26
Average Home Value
$1,434,140
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
85%
Household Income
$112,313
% of College Grads
52.6%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
1,829 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
84.7%
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