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Holy Trinity Classical Christian School Top 4 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (SC)
Beaufort Academy Top 9 · Largest Endowment (SC)

Beaufort Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 618 students in Beaufort, SC, 7% of all K-12 students in Beaufort, SC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
75% of private schools in Beaufort, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Beaufort Private Schools (2026-27)

Holy Trinity Classical Christian School Photo
Holy Trinity Classical Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 378 students
Sports: 9
Christian
302 Burroughs Ave
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 522-0660
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Map of St. Peters Catholic School
St. Peters Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
70 Lady's Island Dr
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 476-0053
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Beaufort Academy
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 4
240 Sams Point Rd
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 524-3393
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Map of Beaufort Christian School
Beaufort Christian School
Gr: PK-10 | 60 students
Baptist
378 Parris Island Gtwy
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 525-0635
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Beaufort, SC Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
618
Students
$9,400
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
17%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Beaufort)
This State (SC)
# Schools
4 Schools
433 Schools
# Students
618 Students
72,657 Students
% Students of Color
17%
19%
0.55
0.57
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
1,169 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
38 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
504 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
61%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
240 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
29%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
81 Teachers
6,620 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
50%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1300
(Out of 1600)
1176
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,400
$9,669
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
29%
Average Endowment Size
$5.5 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
90%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Beaufort, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Beaufort, SC include St. Peters Catholic School and Holy Trinity Classical Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Beaufort?
4 private schools are located in Beaufort.
What percentage of students in Beaufort go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Beaufort are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Beaufort?
75% of private schools in Beaufort are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Beaufort are often viewed compared to one another?

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