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 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 1,527 students in Bluffton, SC.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Bluffton, SC include Cross Schools and Hilton Head Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is lower than the South Carolina private elementary school average acceptance rate of 90%.
67% of private elementary schools in Bluffton, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Top-Ranked Bluffton 草榴社区 Elementary 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
May River Montessori School
Montessori School
7014, 60 Calhoun St
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 757-2312
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
1,527 Students
60,482 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
129 Teachers
5,910 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
49%
Average Class Size
19 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1150
(Out of 1600)
1173
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,128
$10,006
Average Summer Program Cost
$190
$494
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$3,674
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
183 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
1,100 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
1,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
34 Students
3,347 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
572 Students
38,229 Students
% White Students
38%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
34 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
896 Students
14,610 Students
% of Others Students
59%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Bluffton, SC?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Bluffton, SC include Cross Schools and Hilton Head Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Bluffton?
3 private elementary schools are located in Bluffton.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Bluffton?
67% of private elementary schools in Bluffton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

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