North Cross School is a PreK-12 college-prep school in Roanoke, VA, specializing in support for dyslexia, ADHD, and learning differences.
North Cross School is a private, nonsectarian, independent college-preparatory day and boarding school in Roanoke, Virginia, serving Pre-K through 12. The school provides specialized support for students with learning differences, including dedicated programs for ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and language-based learning differences. With an average class size of 14 and a faculty where 64% hold advanced degrees, the school offers a focused environment for targeted instructional support.
The curriculum features a liberal arts and science foundation with advanced coursework in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and various Computer Science tracks. Co-curricular opportunities include arts, athletics (such as swimming and lacrosse), and clubs like Robotics, Coding, and Model UN.
North Cross utilizes a "Tailored Tuition" indexed model, with 26% of students receiving financial aid. The school operates on rolling admissions. For the Upper School day program, tuition varies by grade; the listed average of $21,425 reflects the Upper School program.
At a Glance
GradesPrekindergarten-12
Students584
Class Size14:1 ratio
Tuition$21,425
Fin. Aid26% receive aid
Est.1944
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
National Association of College Admissions Counselors, Potomac and Chesapeake Association of College Admissions Counselors, Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1944 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $21,425 |
| Tuition Notes | North Cross\' tuition varies per grade. The cost listed above is for the Upper School day program. North Cross uses an indexed tuition model called Tailored Tuition. Find out more at, www.northcross.org |
| Total Students | 584 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 67 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 64 |
| Average Class Size | 14 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Matthew Gilliland |
| Admissions Associate | Kelsey Yardley |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 90 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 26 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 8 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
DyslexiaLanguage-based learning differencesdysgraphiatutoring
Advanced Courses
BiologyCaculus ABCalculus BCChemistryComparative Government and PoliticsComputer Science AComputer Science PrinciplesEnglish Literature and CompositionFrench Language and CultureHuman GeographyLatinPhysics 1Spanish Language and CultureSpanish Literature and CultureStatisticsStudio Art 2-DUnited States HistoryWorld HistoryShow More (2)Hide
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cross Country · Field Hockey · Football · Golf · Lacrosse · Soccer · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Weightlifting · Winter Track |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · American Red Cross Club · Chess Club · Coding Club · Environmental Club · Math Club · Model UN Club · Robotics Team · Save the Next Girl · Student Council Association · Tutoring Club · Yearbook · Arts and Music Programs: · Guitar Club · International Thespian Society · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Cycling Club · Ski Club |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · National Association of College Admissions Counselors · Potomac and Chesapeake Association of College Admissions Counselors · Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.northcross.org/school-calendar.html |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer Program Cost | $205 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Average SAT Score | 1253 |
| Average ACT Score | 25 |
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