Hilton Head Christian Academy Photo

Best Bluffton Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 Cross Schools and Hilton Head Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
67% of private schools in Bluffton, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Top-Ranked Bluffton Private 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
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
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

Overview

This Town (Bluffton)
This State (SC)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,527 Students
72,873 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
129 Teachers
6,586 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
50%
Average Class Size
19 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1150
(Out of 1600)
1173
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,128
$10,536
Average Summer Program Cost
$190
$494
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$3,642
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.57
# 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
2,053 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
34 Students
3,584 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
572 Students
40,584 Students
% White Students
38%
56%
# 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
24,155 Students
% of Others Students
59%
34%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 Cross Schools and Hilton Head Christian Academy.
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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