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Best Beaufort County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private high schools serving 2,408 students in Beaufort County, SC.
The top-ranked private high schools in Beaufort County, SC include Holy Trinity Classical Christian School, Cross Schools, and Hilton Head Preparatory School.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is lower than the South Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 90%.
64% of private high schools in Beaufort County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

Top-Ranked Beaufort County Private High 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
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
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
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,408 Students
46,859 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
14%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
261 Teachers
4,502 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
51%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1178
(Out of 1600)
1172
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,949
$10,220
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
90%
Average Endowment Size
$5.33 million
$20.18 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
166 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
79 Students
749 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
1,184 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
149 Students
2,278 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
1,314 Students
32,030 Students
% White Students
50%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
21 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
1,026 Students
9,643 Students
% of Others Students
39%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Beaufort County, SC?
The top-ranked private high schools in Beaufort County, SC include Holy Trinity Classical Christian School, Cross Schools, and Hilton Head Preparatory School.
How many private high schools are located in Beaufort County?
10 private high schools are located in Beaufort County.
How diverse are private high schools in Beaufort County?
Beaufort County private high schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average of 14%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Beaufort County?
64% of private high schools in Beaufort County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).
Which private high schools in Beaufort County are often viewed compared to one another?

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