Cross Elementary doesn't just teach your child. It creates experiences they carry for the rest of their lives. With small classes, teachers who have the freedom to go beyond the textbook, and a culture where every child is seen, this is where the "Growing into Cross" journey hits its stride.

In 3rd grade, students don't just read about westward expansion. They live it. They dress up, make real decisions, face real consequences, and remember it years later. This simulation was mentioned in the majority of all 21 interviews we conducted, completely unprompted. That's how deep the impact goes.

Cross students compete in PSIA (Private Schools Interscholastic Association) academic competitions, and win. One student placed first in the state for maps, graphs, and charts. Small school, real rigor.

With class sizes of 12–16, teachers know how each child learns. Cross uses the Science of Reading curriculum and MAP testing as tools to guide instruction, not as high-stakes judgments. If your child has a learning difference, they won't fall through the cracks here.

One of our current 8th graders came to Cross from public school with ADD and dyslexia. At her previous school, she felt overlooked and underestimated because of her learning differences. At Cross, she made honor roll or high honor roll every year. She's now heading to a competitive high school with confidence.
That transformation didn't happen because we lowered the bar. It happened because our class sizes let teachers actually see her and teach to her strengths.

Cross also includes our Student Support Program (SSP) in tuition. Our biggest competitor charges thousands of dollars extra for the equivalent.

Cross teachers aren't here by default. They chose this school because it lets them teach differently: with creativity, with faith, with freedom.

"We aren't going to do status quo."
Mrs. MacArthur, 3rd Grade Teacher

Miss Faye, our 4th grade teacher from England, heard a colleague singing during her first week at Cross. She said it changed everything for her, and that she would send her own child here.

"I would send my child here because I know that they are all dedicated in the same way I feel like I'm dedicated."
Faye, 4th Grade Teacher

When teachers are passionate and invested, children feel it.

The best way to understand Cross Elementary is to visit during a school day. Watch a lesson. See the class sizes. Meet the teachers. Schedule a tour with Courtney. She'd love to show you what "not status quo" really means.

Financial aid and ESA vouchers are available. 
Don't let cost be the reason you don't visit.