Today, across the Low Country, quality schools are positively shaping the minds of our youth to form a better and wiser community! Whether your student’s best fit is large or small, innovative or traditional, Hilton Head has a fantastic inventory of private schools.
Private Schools
Hilton Head Christian Academy relocated in 2021 to a modern and spacious campus at 3008 Bluffton Parkway and offered bussing to transport students to and from the island. , Since 1979 the school has taught quality academic and spiritual classes. HHCA provides multi-level courses, including AP and CP. Students can participate in 16 extra-curricular activities, fine arts, and award-winning athletics.
- Quick facts
- Approximately 545 students
- The teacher-student ratio of 11 to 1
- K-12th grade
- (843) 681-2878
Hilton Head Preparatory School has an impressive campus at 8 Fox Grape Road in Sea Pines and provides a challenging curriculum with AP, CP, and college-level courses. The school has 29 teams for ten different sports. The extra-curricular activities include multiple clubs, organizations, the arts, and community service.
- Quick facts
- Approximately 400 students
- The teacher-student ratio of 12 to 1
- Pre-K, K-12
- (843) 671-2286
St. Francis Catholic School is a private catholic school located mid-island at 45 Beach City Road that focuses on its students' spiritual and intellectual growth. They offer a variety of faith, family, service, and fellowship activities and nine athletic teams.
- Quick facts
- Approximately 211 students
- The teacher-student ratio of 15 to 1
- Pre-K, K-8
Sea Pines Montessori Academy moved to 9 Fox Grape Road in 1977. Beginning in 1968, the Montessori school was one of the first nonprofit education sites on the island. The school was formed by Mary Stone Fraser, the wife of Charles Fraser, the founder of Sea Pines, because she believed in the school’s hands-on, independent learning style. This long-lasting school started with 33 students in a tree house restaurant in Sea Pines and has expanded to include the arts, music, clubs, and more.
- Quick facts
- Approximately 138 students
- The teacher-student ratio of 7 to 1
- 12 months through 6th grade
- (843) 785-2534
Cross Schools is a slightly further option at 495 Buckwalter Parkway, Bluffton. Since 2018 it has repeatedly received the Best Private School Award and strives for inquisitive learning, service, and faith in God. Cross Schools offers 26 clubs and activities, including gardening, praise teams, robotics, and sports.
- Quick facts
- Approximately 437 students
- The teacher-student ratio of 13 to 1
- Pre-K, K-12
- (843)706-2000
Heritage Academy is a growing private school located at 11 New Orleans Road. Since its inception in 1993, the school’s prominent academics finish near lunchtime, allowing students time to pursue individual passions such as sailing, golf, tennis, and more. Their foremost goal is to provide students with a quality education while fostering interests in animals, gardening, sports, clubs, and arts.
- Quick facts:
- Approximately 125 students
- The teacher-student ratio of about 6 to 1
- 6th -12th grade
- (843)-842-8600
Island Academy of Hilton Head is a small private school located mid-island at 5 Dunmore Court. Island Academy is an innovative school with personalized curriculums in a small group setting.
- Quick facts
- Approximately 30 students
- The teacher-student ratio of 8 to 1
- Pre-K, K-12
- (843) 384-8028
Hilton Head Island schools share one main component - they are dedicated to equipping our youth with a strong foundation today that builds successful futures. Our schools are one the primary reasons residents of all ages love Hilton Head Island!
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