Tara Hall's school purpose is to provide residential, educational and family services to boys from the state of South Carolina.
We offer a home environment, meeting all of the physical and emotional needs of the boys.
We offer an on-campus school to meet the educational needs of the boys.
We offer a Family Services program to assist the families of the boys in preparing them for the eventual return of their boys.
Tara Hall school accepts boys from the age of six to twelve whose families live within one hundred miles of our campus.
Preference is given to boys from the Grand Strand, Lowcountry and Pee Dee areas of South Carolina.
In most cases we require that the boys stay with us at least two years giving us adequate time to make a true difference in their lives.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 5-7
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Tara Hall School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-7
Year Founded
2021
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
5 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mingo Creek
- Tara Hall's school purpose is to provide residential, educational and family services to boys from the state of South Carolina. We offer a home environment, meeting all of the physical and emotional needs of the boys. We offer an on-campus school to meet the educational needs of the boys. We offer a Family Services program to assist the families of the boys in preparing them for the eventual return of their boys. Tara Hall school accepts boys from the age of six to twelve whose families live within one hundred miles of our campus. Preference is given to boys from the Grand Strand, Lowcountry and Pee Dee areas of South Carolina. In most cases we require that the boys stay with us at least two years giving us adequate time to make a true difference in their lives.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Tara Hall School?
The application deadline for Tara Hall School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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