Beaufort Academy Photo

Best Beaufort County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 3,328 students in Beaufort County, SC (there are 33 public schools, serving 21,877 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Beaufort County, SC are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Beaufort County, SC include Heritage Academy, Hilton Head Preparatory School, and Holy Trinity Classical Christian School.
The average tuition cost is $10,459, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average tuition cost of $10,517.
63% of private schools in Beaufort County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Beaufort County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cross Schools
Cross Schools Photo - Cross Schools students learn about their local ecosystem in a bilingual class held through our Environmental Learning Center.
(Episcopal)
495 Buckwalter Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 706-2000
Gr: NS-10 | 653 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heritage Academy
Heritage Academy Photo - Welcome to Hilton Head Island!
(2)
11 New Orleans Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-8600
Gr: 6-12 | 115 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hilton Head Christian Academy
Hilton Head Christian Academy Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(3)
3088 Bluffton Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 681-2878
Gr: K-12 | 664 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8 Fox Grape Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 671-2286
Gr: NS-12 | 437 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
302 Burroughs Ave
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 522-0660
Gr: PK-12 | 378 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
St. Peters Catholic School
(Catholic)
70 Lady's Island Dr
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 476-0053
Gr: PK-6 | 180 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Agape Christian Academy
(1)
42 Keans Neck Rd.
Lobeco, SC 29931
(843) 846-4835
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Tuition listed
Beaufort Academy
Beaufort Academy Photo
240 Sams Point Rd
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 524-3393
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beaufort Christian School
(Baptist)
378 Parris Island Gtwy
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 525-0635
Gr: PK-10 | 60 students Tuition listed
Mary Speaks Christian Academy
(Church of Christ)
2204 Southside Blvd
Port Royal, SC 29935
(843) 522-9537
Gr: K-11 | 13 students
May River Montessori School
Montessori School
7014, 60 Calhoun St
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 757-2312
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis Catholic School
(Catholic)
45 Beach City Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 247-4979
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students Avg. class size: 21 students
323 Fording Island Rd
Okatie, SC 29909
(843) 815-9968
Gr: PK-6 | 201 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Sea Pines Montessori Academy
Sea Pines Montessori Academy Photo
Montessori School
9 Foxgrape Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 785-2534
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Yoruba Royal Academy
(1)
Bryant Ln
Sheldon, SC 29941
(843) 846-8900
Gr: 2-11 | 4 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Beaufort County, South Carolina

Beaufort County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 596
Port Royal, SC 29935
(843) 525-9321
Gr: PK-12 | 171 students

Overview

This County (Beaufort County)
This State (SC)
# Schools
16 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,328 Students
72,835 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
340 Teachers
6,577 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
50%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1178
(Out of 1600)
1173
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,459
$10,517
Average Summer Program Cost
$220
$494
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$3,642
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
89%
Average Endowment Size
$5.33 million
$40.86 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
198 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
84 Students
1,171 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
114 Students
2,053 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
160 Students
3,584 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
1,870 Students
40,584 Students
% White Students
52%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,340 Students
24,126 Students
% of Others Students
38%
34%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Beaufort County, SC?
The top-ranked private schools in Beaufort County, SC include Heritage Academy, Hilton Head Preparatory School, and Holy Trinity Classical Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Beaufort County?
15 private schools are located in Beaufort County.
How much do private schools cost in Beaufort County?
The average tuition cost is $10,459, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average tuition cost of $10,517.
How diverse are private schools in Beaufort County?
Beaufort County private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Beaufort County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Beaufort County are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Beaufort County?
63% of private schools in Beaufort County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Beaufort County are often viewed compared to one another?

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