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Pawleys Island Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private high school serving 238 students in Pawleys Island, SC.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the South Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 90%.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Pawleys Island Private High Schools (2026-27)

Lowcountry Preparatory School Photo
Lowcountry Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Specialized Curriculum
300 Blue Stem Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4147
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Pawleys Island, SC Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
238
Students
$11,600
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Pawleys Island)
This State (SC)
# Schools
1 School
176 Schools
# Students
238 Students
46,691 Students
% Students of Color
8%
14%
0.52
0.47
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
166 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
747 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
1,175 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
3%
# Black Students
9 Students
2,261 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
146 Students
31,832 Students
% White Students
61%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
21 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
79 Students
9,629 Students
% of Others Students
33%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
4,513 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
51%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1300
(Out of 1600)
1175
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,600
$9,639
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
29%
Average Endowment Size
$5 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
90%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Pawleys Island, SC?
The top ranked private high schools in Pawleys Island, SC is Lowcountry Preparatory School.
How many private high schools are located in Pawleys Island?
1 private high schools are located in Pawleys Island.

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