Top 3 Best Hilton Head Island Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 833 students in Hilton Head Island, SC (there are 5 public schools, serving 3,787 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in Hilton Head Island, SC are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Hilton Head Island, SC include Hilton Head Preparatory School, Heritage Academy and Sea Pines Montessori Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
25% of private schools in Hilton Head Island, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Hilton Head Island Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Heritage Academy
Heritage Academy Photo - Welcome to Hilton Head Island!
(2)
11 New Orleans Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-8600
Grades: 6-12
| 74 students
8 Fox Grape Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 671-2286
Grades: PK-12
| 437 students
Sea Pines Montessori Academy
Sea Pines Montessori Academy Photo
Montessori School
9 Foxgrape Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 785-2534
Grades: PK-8
| 132 students
St. Francis Catholic School
(Catholic)
45 Beach City Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 681-6501
Grades: PK-8
| 190 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hilton Head Island, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Hilton Head Island, SC include Hilton Head Preparatory School, Heritage Academy and Sea Pines Montessori Academy.
How many private schools are located in Hilton Head Island, SC?
4 private schools are located in Hilton Head Island, SC.
What percentage of students in Hilton Head Island, SC go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Hilton Head Island, SC are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hilton Head Island, SC?
25% of private schools in Hilton Head Island, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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