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Bluffton Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 863 students in Bluffton, SC.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is same as the South Carolina private preschool average acceptance rate of 91%.
50% of private preschools in Bluffton, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Bluffton Private Preschools (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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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

2
Private Schools
863
Students
$7,000
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
13%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bluffton)
This State (SC)
# Schools
2 Schools
325 Schools
# Students
863 Students
58,524 Students
% Students of Color
13%
19%
0.45
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
133 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
847 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
1,560 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
14 Students
2,612 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
234 Students
29,705 Students
% White Students
27%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
26 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
598 Students
22,167 Students
% of Others Students
69%
39%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
62 Teachers
4,999 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
49%
Average Class Size
20 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
10 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,000
$8,758
Average Summer Program Cost
$190
$318
Average % on Financial Aid
4%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$2,941
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
91%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Bluffton, SC?
The top ranked private preschools in Bluffton, SC is Cross Schools.
How many private preschools are located in Bluffton?
2 private preschools are located in Bluffton.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Bluffton?
50% of private preschools in Bluffton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).

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