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The Crossroads School offers broad curricula for its students that integrate arts, athletics, core humanities, and experiential education, fostering creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking. The middle school curriculum engages in hands-on learning through subjects like Latin, life skills, math, physical education, and science, with a focus on interdisciplinary exploration and personal growth. The program includes outdoor education experiences and encourages student participation in the arts, athletics, and collaborative projects. The upper school curriculum offers diverse courses in arts, English, history, math, science, and physical education, fostering intellectual growth and creativity. The Innovation and Technology Department encourages students to use emerging technologies. The admissions require:
1. Family Application
2. Teacher recommendations
3. School transcripts
4. Character Skills Snapshot
5. ISEE and/or SSAT results
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Address: 21st Street Campus – 1714 21st Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Crossroads School for Arts & Science Admissions Website: https://www.xrds.org/admission-and-affordability/welcome-and-apply
Student Population: 1,202 | Middle School: 311 | Upper School: 578
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Average Class Size: Middle School: 5-20 | Upper School: 19
Open House and Event Dates: Intro to Crossroads Admission, Middle School (Zoom)
September 3, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM
September 16, 2025 | 7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Office Hours, Middle School (Zoom)
October 1, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
6th Grade Admission Information Night
October 7, 2025 | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Middle School Open House
October 11, 2025 | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Upper School Open House
October 11, 2025 | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Middle School Parent/Guardian to Parent/Guardian Chat (Zoom)
October 23, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM
K-12 Conversation with Head of School
November 4, 2025 | 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
December 9, 2025 | 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Application Deadline: December 18, 2025
Testing Policy: We do not give assessment tests to predict a child’s level of readiness. Instead, we rely upon in-depth discussions with parents/guardians, early childhood educator recommendation forms, and an in-person group visit day. The information from the admission process allows us to determine if a child is a match for Crossroads.
Essay Questions: Parent/Guardian Questions are accessible via the Finalsite Enrollment application portal.
Interview Importance: High
Crossroads School For Arts & Science College Counseling Department: https://www.xrds.org/the-crossroads-experience/upper-school/college-counseling