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: Middle School (grades 6-8): 354 | Upper School (grades 9-12): 553
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Average Class Size: Middle School: 5-20 | Upper School: 5-25
Students per grade: Middle School: 95-120 | Upper School: 130-140
Open House and Event Dates: Middle School
Intro to Crossroads Admission
Sep 8, 2022 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm (PST)
Sep 20, 2022 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm (PST)
Middle School Tour (6th Grade)
Sep 28, 2022 8:50 am – 10:30 am (PST)
Oct 7 & 19, 2022 8:50 am – 10:30 am (PST)
Nov 3, 9, & 17, 2022 8:50 am – 10:30 am (PST)
Dec 1 & 14, 2022 8:50 am – 10:30 am (PST)
Jan 12, 2023 8:50 am – 10:30 am (PST)
Information Night (6th Grade)
Sep 29, 2022 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (PST)
Parent-to-Parent Chat
Oct 4, 2022 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm (PST)
Nov 1, 2022 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm (PST)
Dec 6th, 2022 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm (PST)
Middle School Open House (In-Person)
Oct 22, 2022 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (PST)
Middle School Open House (Virtual)
Nov 5th, 2022 9:00 am – 11:00 am (PST)
Spotlight: Middle School Athletics
Oct 26, 2022 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (PST)
Spotlight: Middle School Options Classes
Nov 10, 2022 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (PST)
Spotlight: Environmental Outdoor Education
Nov 16, 2022 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (PST)
Middle School: Student-to-Student Chat with Crossroads Ambassadors
Dec 1, 2022 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm (PST)
Spotlight: The Arts at Crossroads
Dec 7, 2022 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (PST)
Spotlight: The Power of Girls at Crossroads
Dec 15, 2022 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (PST)
Spotlight: Focus on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Jan 17, 2023 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (PST)
Conversation with Our Head of School (Virtual)
Jan 31, 2023 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (PST)
Small Group Interview and Writing Exercise (6th Grade)
Nov 9, 2022 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm (PST)
Dec 5, 2022 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm (PST)
Jan 4, 11, 20, 21, 24, & 26, 2023 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm (PST)
Upper School
Intro to Crossroads Admission (Upper School)
Sep 8th, 2022 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm (PST)
Sep 20, 2022 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm (PST)
Parent-to-Parent Chat
Oct 4, 2022 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm (PST)
Nov 1, 2022 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm (PST)
Dec 6, 2022 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm (PST)
Upper School: Student-to-Student Chat with Crossroads Ambassadors
Oct 11, 2022 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm (PST)
Nov 8, 2022 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm (PST)
Dec 13, 2022 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm (PST)
Upper School Open House (In-Person)
Oct 22, 2022 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (PST)
Upper School Open House (Virtual)
Nov 5, 2022 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (PST)
Upper School Tour
Nov 8, 15, & 30, 2022 8:50 am – 10:30 am (PST)
Spotlight: Upper School Athletics
Nov 9, 2022 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (PST)
Spotlight: Environmental Outdoor Education
Nov 16, 2022 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (PST)
Spotlight: The Arts at Crossroads
Dec 7, 2022 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (PST)
Spotlight: The Power of Girls at Crossroads
Dec 15th, 2022 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (PST)
Admission Office Hours Drop-in
Jan 9th, 2023 11:30 am – 1:00 pm (PST)
Parent-to-Parent Chat
Jan 10th, 2023 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm (PST)
Upper School: Student-to-Student Chat with Crossroads Ambassadors
Jan 10th, 2023 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm (PST)
Spotlight: Upper School Student Life
Jan 11th, 2023 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (PST)
Spotlight: Focus on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Jan 17th, 2023 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (PST)
Conversation with Our Head of School (Virtual)
Jan 31st, 2023 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (PST)
Student Small Group Interview & Writing Exercise
Small Group Interview and Writing Exercise (9th Grade)
Nov 14th, 2022 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm (PST)
Small Group Interview and Writing Exercise (9th Grade)
Nov 28th, 2022 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm (PST)
Small Group Interview and Writing Exercise (9th Grade)
Dec 14th, 2022 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm (PST)
Application Deadline: 1/5/2023
Testing Policy: ISEE and SSAT scores are not required and will not be considered for admission. Applicants to grades 6-12 are required to submit the Character Skills Snapshot.
Essay Questions: Applications require parent and student questionnaires to be completed which can be found on Ravenna.
Upper School:
Parent/Guardian Questions
https://www.ravenna-hub.com/students/815347/applications/1836269/steps/97779/forms/35100
Student Questions
https://www.ravenna-hub.com/students/815347/applications/1836269/steps/96332/forms/35099
Middle School:
Parent/Guardian Questions
https://www.ravenna-hub.com/students/821310/applications/1821633/steps/97779/forms/35100
Student Questions
https://www.ravenna-hub.com/students/821310/applications/1821633/steps/96332/forms/35099
Interview Importance: High
Crossroads School For Arts & Science College Counseling Department: https://www.xrds.org/the-crossroads-experience/upper-school/college-counseling