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#81 of 192 private schools in SC
Top 42% of private schools
Hilton Head Preparatory School
School · Hilton Head Island, SC
A private school in Hilton Head Island, SC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
8 FOX GRAPE RD, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in SC.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in SC
Test scores
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Where Hilton Head Preparatory School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 60Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,094/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,979
Median home value
$776,600
Median rent
$1,806/mo
College educated
63%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29928; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hilton Head Preparatory School is listed in Hilton Head Island, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Hilton Head Preparatory School
Hilton Head Preparatory School is a private school in Hilton Head Island, SC, serving approximately 440 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #81 of 192 private schools in SC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hilton Head Preparatory School
What grades does Hilton Head Preparatory School serve?
Hilton Head Preparatory School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Hilton Head Preparatory School?
Hilton Head Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 440 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilton Head Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilton Head Preparatory School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Hilton Head Preparatory School rank in SC?
Hilton Head Preparatory School ranks #81 of 192 private schools in SC.
What is Hilton Head Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hilton Head Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Hilton Head Preparatory School a private school?
Yes, Hilton Head Preparatory School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Hilton Head Preparatory School a religious school?
No, Hilton Head Preparatory School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 440
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Beaufort County
- Phone
- (843) 715-8507
- Area population (ZIP 29928)
- 15,178
- Area average commute
- 17 min
- Area median age
- 63.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29928; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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