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Best Bluffton Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,527 students in Bluffton, SC (there are 9 public schools, serving 9,010 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Bluffton, SC are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Bluffton, SC include Hilton Head Christian Academy and Cross Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
67% of private schools in Bluffton, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Bluffton Private Schools (2025-26)

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
Hilton Head Christian Academy
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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
May River Montessori School
Montessori School
7014, 60 Calhoun St
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 757-2312
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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?
14% 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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