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#138 of 192 private schools in SC

St Francis Catholic School

Elementary School · Hilton Head Island, SC

A private elementary school in Hilton Head Island, SC serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

45 BEACH CITY RD, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C3.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.4 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.0 / 10
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Diversity Index22%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment207
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Francis Catholic School 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,094/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$101,573

Median home value

$600,300

Median rent

$1,448/mo

College educated

52%

Homeownership

78.5%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29926; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White87.9%
Hispanic10.6%
Asian1.0%
Black0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hilton Head Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8privateK–120.7 mi543Compare →
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–K1.1 mi327Compare →
Hilton Head Island ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.21–51.4 mi723Compare →
Hilton Head Island School for the Creative ArtsEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–51.4 mi528Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

St Francis Catholic School is listed in Hilton Head Island, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Francis Catholic School

St Francis Catholic School is a private elementary school in Hilton Head Island, SC, serving approximately 207 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #138 of 192 private schools in SC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Francis Catholic School

What grades does St Francis Catholic School serve?

St Francis Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Francis Catholic School?

St Francis Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Francis Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Francis Catholic School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Francis Catholic School rank in SC?

St Francis Catholic School ranks #138 of 192 private schools in SC.

What is St Francis Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Francis Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Francis Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Francis Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Francis Catholic School a religious school?

St Francis Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
207
Gender Split
43% M / 57% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Beaufort County
Area population (ZIP 29926)
25,174
Area average commute
19.4 min
Area median age
57.4
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 29926; 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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