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#1581 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 50% of private schools

Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences

High School

1714 21St St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Private
1,202
Students
8:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 12th
Grades Served
Top 50%
in CA

About Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences

Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences is a private high school in Santa Monica, CA 90404. The school serves approximately 1,202 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8/10, placing it in the 50.3th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (7.3/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $85,081, where 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 12 public schools in Santa Monica, Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences rates higher overall (7.8 vs 6.8 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences compares to 12 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Monica, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
This School
vs
20.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
1,202
This School
vs
665
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.8
This School
vs
6.8
Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences (this school) 7.8
Edison Elementary 8.8
McKinley Elementary 7.4
Grant Elementary 7.2
John Adams Middle 7.4
Will Rogers Elementary 4.7
Lincoln Middle 8.5
Santa Monica High 8.4
Franklin Elementary 7.1
Olympic High (Continuation) 3.4
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) 6.9
Roosevelt Elementary 6.6
Canyon Charter Elementary 5.6

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 7.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C- 1.8 / 10
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Enrollment 1,202
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

1714 21St St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.9 mi
School Distance Rating
CROSSROADS SCHOOL FOR ARTS & SCIENCES Santa Monica 0.0 mi 7.8
St. Anne Elementary Santa Monica 0.2 mi 7.8
ST ANNES SCHOOL Santa Monica 0.2 mi 7.8
St. Matthew's Parish School Santa Monica 0.3 mi 7.8
McKinley Elementary Santa Monica 0.5 mi 7.4
Edison Elementary Santa Monica 0.5 mi 8.8
Westside Waldorf School Santa Monica 0.6 mi 7.8
WALDORF EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Santa Monica 0.6 mi 7.8
LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Santa Monica 0.7 mi 7.8
Lighthouse Christian Academy Santa Monica 0.7 mi 7.8
LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH SCHOOL Santa Monica 0.7 mi 7.8
Lighthouse Church School Santa Monica 0.7 mi 7.8
PS1 Pluralistic School Santa Monica 0.7 mi 7.8
John Adams Middle Santa Monica 0.8 mi 7.4
PS1 PLURALISTIC SCHOOL Santa Monica 0.7 mi 7.8
PACIFICA CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Santa Monica 0.7 mi 7.8
Will Rogers Elementary Santa Monica 0.9 mi 4.7
Grant Elementary Santa Monica 0.8 mi 7.2
New Roads School Santa Monica 0.9 mi 7.8
NEW ROADS SCHOOL Santa Monica 0.9 mi 7.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90404 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$85,081

Median Home Value

$1,159,500

Median Rent

$2,095/mo

Population

22,881

College Educated

58.6%

Homeownership

22%

Avg Commute

21.7 min

Poverty Rate

13.5%

Median Age

41.2

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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
BISHOP MONTGOMERY HIGH Torrance, CA 7.8
Bishop Montgomery High Torrance, CA 7.8
Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High San Francisco, CA 7.8
Classical Academy High Escondido, CA 7.8
Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts Los Angeles, CA 7.8
Downtown Business High Los Angeles, CA 7.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences

What grades does Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences serve?

Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences?

Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences has an enrollment of approximately 1,202 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences?

The student-teacher ratio at Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences rank in CA?

Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences is ranked #1581 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences's MySchoolScout rating?

Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences has a composite rating of 7.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences a private school?

Yes, Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
1,202
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers (FTE)
150
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Los Angeles
Data Year
2025–2026

How We Rate Schools

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details