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Bluffton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,527 students in Bluffton, SC, 15% of all K-12 students in Bluffton, SC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
67% of private schools in Bluffton, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 1,527
  • Average Tuition: $10,128
  • Acceptance Rate: 81%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 11%
  • View Bluffton, SC School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 1,527
  • Average Tuition: $10,128
  • Acceptance Rate: 81%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 11%
  • View Bluffton, SC School Trends

Top Ranked Bluffton Private Schools (2026-27)

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Cross Schools
Gr: NS-10 | 653 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Episcopal
495 Buckwalter Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 706-2000
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Hilton Head Christian Academy Photo
Hilton Head Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 664 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 28
Alternative School (Christian)
3088 Bluffton Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 681-2878
(3)
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Map of May River Montessori School
May River Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
7014, 60 Calhoun St
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 757-2312
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Bluffton, SC Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
1,527
Students
+173.7% (+969 students) 10-yr
$10,128
Avg. Tuition
+44.7% (+$3,128) 7-yr
19
Avg. Class Size
+35.7% (+5 students) 10-yr
11%
Students of Color
+266.7% (+8.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+33.3% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bluffton)
This State (SC)
# Schools
3 Schools
434 Schools
# Students
1,527 Students
72,894 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBluffton, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025509174179
2024509170172
2023489169174
2022412173185
2021412168180
2020238160171
2019360161175
2018360159172
2017279166180
2016279162178
2015279153167
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% Students of Color
11%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBluffton, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202511%18%34%
202411%18%34%
202312%18%33%
202215%18%33%
202115%18%32%
202011%18%32%
20197%17%31%
20187%17%31%
20173%17%32%
20163%17%32%
20153%18%32%
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0.52
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearBluffton, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20250.520.570.65
20240.520.570.65
20230.520.560.65
20220.430.550.64
20210.430.550.64
20200.560.540.64
20190.490.530.63
20180.490.530.63
20170.450.510.61
20160.450.510.61
20150.450.520.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
198 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
1,171 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
2,042 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBluffton, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20252%3%9%
20242%3%9%
20232%2%9%
20222%2%8%
20212%2%9%
20203%2%9%
20192%2%8%
20182%2%8%
20171%1%8%
20161%1%8%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
34 Students
3,580 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBluffton, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20252%5%7%
20242%5%7%
20232%6%8%
20221%5%7%
20211%5%7%
20203%6%8%
20191%6%7%
20181%6%7%
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# White Students
572 Students
40,577 Students
% White Students
38%
56%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBluffton, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202537%57%52%
202437%57%52%
202338%58%52%
202226%59%54%
202126%60%54%
202044%61%54%
201935%63%56%
201835%63%56%
201732%64%58%
201632%64%58%
201532%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
896 Students
24,116 Students
% of Others Students
59%
34%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBluffton, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202559%33%26%
202459%33%26%
202358%32%25%
202271%32%25%
202171%31%25%
202049%29%24%
201962%27%24%
201862%27%23%
201767%28%22%
201667%28%22%
201567%27%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
129 Teachers
6,638 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBluffton, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202512:111:111:1
202412:111:111:1
202312:111:111:1
202214:111:111:1
202114:111:111:1
202014:111:112:1
201921:111:112:1
201821:111:112:1
20179:111:112:1
20169:111:112:1
20159:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
50%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearBluffton, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202562%50%55%
202462%50%54%
202362%48%54%
202258%48%54%
202158%48%54%
202058%48%54%
201958%49%53%
201858%47%53%
201766%48%53%
201666%48%52%
201566%49%52%
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Average Class Size
19 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBluffton, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025191415
2024191415
2023181415
2022201415
2021201315
2020191315
2019191315
2018191415
2017141415
2016141415
2015141415
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Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearBluffton, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202571213
202471112
202371111
202221011
202121011
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Average SAT score
1150
(Out of 1600)
1174

SAT Score Trends (2023-2025)

YearBluffton, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025115011731233
2024115011791230
2023115011741228
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Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
24

ACT Score Trends (2023-2025)

YearBluffton, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025242426
2024242426
2023242426
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,128
$9,632

Tuition Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearBluffton, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025$10,128$10,691$15,012
2024$10,128$8,286$13,254
2023$10,128$8,179$12,626
2022$7,000$7,395$12,187
2021$7,000$6,966$11,800
2020$7,000$6,762$11,512
2019$7,000$6,739$11,293
2018$7,000$6,539$11,017
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Average Summer Program Cost
$190
$474

Summer Program Cost Trends (2020-2025)

YearBluffton, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025$190$494$1,152
2024$190$455$1,128
2023$190$396$1,156
2022$190$438$1,102
2021$190$383$1,125
2020$190$496$1,217
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Average % on Financial Aid
20%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2018-2025)

YearBluffton, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202520%29%34%
202420%29%34%
202320%30%34%
20224%28%33%
20214%29%33%
20204%24%32%
20194%24%31%
20184%22%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$3,592

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2018-2025)

YearBluffton, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025$2,000$3,642$7,073
2024$2,000$3,276$6,930
2023$2,000$3,241$6,469
2022$2,000$3,053$6,289
2021$2,000$3,001$6,055
2020$2,000$3,189$5,921
2019$2,000$3,863$5,795
2018$2,000$3,893$5,456
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
90%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearBluffton, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202581%87%81%
202481%89%85%
202381%90%85%
202291%90%85%
202191%89%85%
202091%90%85%
201991%89%85%
201891%90%85%
201792%90%85%
201692%88%85%
201592%90%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bluffton, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Bluffton, SC include Hilton Head Christian Academy and Cross Schools.
How many private schools are located in Bluffton?
3 private schools are located in Bluffton.
What percentage of students in Bluffton go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Bluffton are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bluffton?
67% of private schools in Bluffton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

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