Hilton Head Preparatory School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked SC School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 437 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,640
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Hilton Head Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Hilton Head Preparatory School
Pre-K	12
Kind	14
1	15
2	17
3	14
4	26
5	28
6	25
7	27
8	42
9	43
10	40
11	65
12	69

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1965

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

437 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 18%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

47 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

78%

Average Class Size

13 students

Number of AP Courses

21 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

Art & Design-PhotoBiology

Calculus ABCalculus BC

Capstone ResearchCapstone Seminar

ChemistryComputer Science A

Computer Science PrinciplesDrawing

English Language & CompositionEnglish Literature

Environmental ScienceGovernment & Politics: US

PhysicsSpanish

StatisticsStudio Art

U.S. HistoryUnited States History

World History

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,640

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Tuition Notes

This is the uppeer school tuition. Tuition is at lower levels in the lower grades

Summer Program Cost Notes

Costs vary depending on the program selected.

% on Financial Aid

38%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Mrs. Sarah DeMaria

Admissions Associate

Krista Hanna

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$5 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

13 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballGolf

SailingSoccer

SoftballSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

17 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Big BuddiesChess Club

Environmental ClubFellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

Girls Talk ClubInteract Club

National Honor SocietyQuiz Bowl Club

Robotics ClubRocketry Club

Student CouncilStudents of Diverse Backgrounds

The Herren Project ClubYearbook

Zonta Club

Arts and Music Programs:

BandOrchestra

School Notes

Hilton Head Preparatory School seeks to educate college-bound students in a safe environment.
Instilling personal integrity is central to our educational purpose.
We strive to prepare a diverse population of qualified students for academic challenges, for a successful college experience, and for rewarding lives.

School Motto: Inspiring Students to be Exceptional
School Mascot: Dolphins

Hilton Head Preparatory School is a private, independent school where boys and girls from 15 months through twelfth grade are challenged and encouraged to develop into confident and thoughtful young adults. Teachers, students and parents hold high expectations as students pursue a rigorous curriculum and exciting extra-curricular activities. Whether in lower, middle or upper school, every teacher knows who you are. Hilton Head Prep currently offers a Montessori track from 15 months through third grade alongside a traditional track from Kindergarten through third grade. All students merge into a traditional track in the fourth grade.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Alumni name 1, notable achievements -
- Alumni name 2, notable achievements -

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Hilton Head Preparatory School cost?

Hilton Head Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $25,640 for private students.

What schools are Hilton Head Preparatory School often compared to?

Hilton Head Preparatory School is often viewed alongside schools like Hilton Head Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

Who are famous alumni from Hilton Head Preparatory School?

Hilton Head Preparatory School famous alumni include: Alumni name 1, notable achievements and Alumni name 2, notable achievements.

Does Hilton Head Preparatory School offer a summer program?

Yes, Hilton Head Preparatory School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Hilton Head Preparatory School offer?

Hilton Head Preparatory School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Hilton Head Preparatory School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for most sports offered.

What is Hilton Head Preparatory School's ranking?

Hilton Head Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Hilton Head Preparatory School?

The application deadline for Hilton Head Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Beaufort County, SC is $10,459 for elementary schools and $12,949 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Beaufort County, SC is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).