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Heritage Academy Top 8 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (SC)
Hilton Head Preparatory School Top 5 · Most AP Courses (SC)
Sea Pines Montessori Academy Top 18 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (SC)

Hilton Head Island Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 881 students in Hilton Head Island, SC, 20% of all K-12 students in Hilton Head Island, SC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
25% of private schools in Hilton Head Island, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Hilton Head Island Private Schools (2026-27)

Heritage Academy Photo
Heritage Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 3
11 New Orleans Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-8600
(2)
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Hilton Head Preparatory School Photo
Hilton Head Preparatory School
Gr: NS-12 | 437 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 17
8 Fox Grape Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 671-2286
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Sea Pines Montessori Academy Photo
Sea Pines Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
9 Foxgrape Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 785-2534
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Map of St. Francis Catholic School
St. Francis Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
45 Beach City Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 247-4979
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Hilton Head Island, SC Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
881
Students
$16,530
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
17%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hilton Head Island)
This State (SC)
# Schools
4 Schools
433 Schools
# Students
881 Students
72,657 Students
% Students of Color
17%
19%
0.51
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
61 Students
1,169 Students
% Asian Students
7%
2%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%
# Black Students
36 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
619 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
68%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
147 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
16%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
90 Teachers
6,620 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
50%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1085
(Out of 1600)
1176
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,530
$9,669
Average Summer Program Cost
$250
$474
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$3,592
Average Endowment Size
$5 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
90%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hilton Head Island, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Hilton Head Island, SC include Heritage Academy, Hilton Head Preparatory School, and Sea Pines Montessori Academy.
How many private schools are located in Hilton Head Island?
4 private schools are located in Hilton Head Island.
What percentage of students in Hilton Head Island go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Hilton Head Island are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hilton Head Island?
25% of private schools in Hilton Head Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Hilton Head Island are often viewed compared to one another?

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