草榴社区

Cross Schools Photo - Cross Schools students learn about their local ecosystem in a bilingual class held through our Environmental Learning Center.

Best Bluffton 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 1,317 students in Bluffton, SC.
The top-ranked private high schools in Bluffton, SC include Cross Schools and Hilton Head Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is lower than the South Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private high schools in Bluffton, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Top-Ranked Bluffton 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cross Schools
Cross Schools Photo - Cross Schools students learn about their local ecosystem in a bilingual class held through our Environmental Learning Center.
(Episcopal)
495 Buckwalter Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 706-2000
Gr: NS-10 | 653 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hilton Head Christian Academy
Hilton Head Christian Academy Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(3)
3088 Bluffton Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 681-2878
Gr: K-12 | 664 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Bluffton)
This State (SC)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,317 Students
46,859 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
14%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
108 Teachers
4,502 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
51%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1150
(Out of 1600)
1172
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,255
$10,220
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
77%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
166 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
749 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
1,184 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
32 Students
2,278 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
483 Students
32,030 Students
% White Students
37%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
21 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
781 Students
9,643 Students
% of Others Students
59%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Bluffton, SC?
The top-ranked private high schools in Bluffton, SC include Cross Schools and Hilton Head Christian Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Bluffton?
2 private high schools are located in Bluffton.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Bluffton?
100% of private high schools in Bluffton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

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