Who We Are

North Cross School is an independent, nonsectarian school serving students in early childhood through 12th grade from across the Roanoke Valley, the region, and the world.

Our Mission

Our mission is to inspire a community of intellectually curious learners to think critically, act with integrity, and lead with courage.
The North Cross Mission

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SPEAK UP.
​All students are required to present in front of an audience beginning in Lower School. From reading a book report aloud in class to presenting their first PowerPoint in front of an audience, from talent shows to delivering research in front of the entire Upper School, speaking in public creates self-confident, articulate individuals.
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SEE THE MATH. 
​Our Lower School Singapore Math program is a curriculum that emphasizes not just the 'how' of math, but the 'why.' Using visuals that represent different quantities, students learn to see the individual parts of a problem and how each can move to manipulate equations.
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BE A FRIEND.
Our campus has students from age three through nineteen. Our senior buddy program, where a senior is paired with a four-year-old in Junior Kindergarten, is just one example how we’ve maximized opportunities for students to learn from one another.​ On a larger scale, we encourage students to dive into unknown territories, take on travel, community service and outside mentorship opportunities to make the most from their student experience.
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MASTER YOUR PASSION.
An Upper School student can choose one or more concentrated courses of study in the Fine Arts, Global Studies and/or STEM fields, which lead to special designation(s) on their transcript upon graduation. In the Middle School, the self-paced No Ceilings English program makes the most of eager readers. Students can not only find what they love, but master it.
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JOIN IN.
All children should be allowed to benefit from the character building and physical activity afforded to them by team sports, regardless of skill level. Lower Schoolers have P.E. daily and all Middle and Upper Schoolers may participate in team sports without tryouts—but it doesn't seem to hurt the number of championships we win. Sports not your thing? There are plenty of other ways to find your tribe.
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GET CREATIVE.
​In order to encourage creative expression in our students, a wealth of opportunities exist in each division. Whether it's through studio art classes, chorus, band, theatre, or design, our students have an eye, ear, and voice for the arts.

What's in a name?

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North Cross School is named after one of its founders, Margaret "Billy" Northcross Ellis.

We're excited to share our story with you.

Explore this site and discover some of the unique qualities that help our students become truly exceptional people. However, the only way you can truly experience our dedicated faculty, innovative curricula, and warm environment is to visit. We encourage you to call or email us to set up an appointment with our Admission team, or fill out an inquiry and we'll get in touch with you.
Matthew Gilliland, Director of Enrollment and Strategic Initiatives 
[email protected]
(540) 989-6641
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4254 Colonial Avenue
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
(540) 989-6641 • (540) 989-7299 (FAX)

HOURS: M-F; 8AM-4PM
North Cross School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory school founded in 1944 and governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees.

All contact information listed on this website is for official North Cross School business only. North Cross School does not accept unsolicited advertisements sent to school email addresses, phone numbers, or fax numbers listed on this site.

North Cross School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status in the administration of its educational, admission, financial aid or employment policies, or any other programs administered by the School. 

​Accreditation
North Cross is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools. North Cross School's Junior Kindergarten is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools, which is recognized by the Board of Education pursuant to §22.1-19 of the Code of Virginia that authorizes the Virginia Council for Private Education to accredit private nursery, preschool, elementary, and secondary schools in Virginia.

Memberships
North Cross is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the National Association for College Admission Counseling, the Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling, the Enrollment Management Association, One Schoolhouse and The Association for Academic Leaders, and The Cum Laude Society.

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