Very Good
#63 of 192 private schools in SC
Top 32% of private schools
Sea Pines Montessori Academy
Elementary School · Hilton Head Island, SC
A private elementary school in Hilton Head Island, SC serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
9 FOX GRAPE RD, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
- 7.1:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
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Where Sea Pines Montessori Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,094/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
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)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 440 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sea Pines Montessori Academy is listed in Hilton Head Island, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sea Pines Montessori Academy
Sea Pines Montessori Academy is a private elementary school in Hilton Head Island, SC, serving approximately 71 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #63 of 192 private schools in SC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sea Pines Montessori Academy
What grades does Sea Pines Montessori Academy serve?
Sea Pines Montessori Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Sea Pines Montessori Academy?
Sea Pines Montessori Academy has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sea Pines Montessori Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sea Pines Montessori Academy is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sea Pines Montessori Academy rank in SC?
Sea Pines Montessori Academy ranks #63 of 192 private schools in SC.
What is Sea Pines Montessori Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Sea Pines Montessori Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sea Pines Montessori Academy a private school?
Yes, Sea Pines Montessori Academy 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 Sea Pines Montessori Academy a religious school?
No, Sea Pines Montessori Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 71
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Beaufort County
- Phone
- (843) 785-2534
- 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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