Hilton Head Schools: Public, Private and Colleges
Every public and private school on Hilton Head Island, from the early childhood center to the high school, plus the colleges nearby.
Public Schools on Hilton Head Island
The island’s public schools belong to the Beaufort County School District, whose office is in Beaufort. A child on the island moves through the Early Childhood Center, the elementary schools, the middle school and the high school in turn, all within a few miles of each other. The high school and middle school share Wilborn Road; the high school has its own page.
165 Pembroke Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
The district’s school for the island’s youngest students, pre-K and kindergarten, on Pembroke Drive.
30 School Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
The island’s public elementary school for grades 1 to 5, on School Road.
10 Bus Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
A public elementary school with an arts-centered program, on Bus Drive.
55 Wilborn Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
The island’s public middle school, grades 6 to 8, on Wilborn Road, the same road as the high school.
70 Wilborn Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
The island’s public high school and home of the Seahawks, with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma programs.
Private Schools on and Near Hilton Head
Hilton Head Christian Academy is no longer on the island. The school moved to 3088 Bluffton Parkway in Bluffton in January 2021, which is why its card says Bluffton. The island’s private schools are Hilton Head Prep and Sea Pines Montessori Academy in Sea Pines, Heritage Academy, and St. Francis Catholic School.
8 Fox Grape Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
The independent day school just inside Sea Pines, with lower, middle and upper schools and a Montessori division.
The Montessori school beside Prep on Fox Grape Road, part of Hilton Head Prep since January 2025.
11 New Orleans Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
A small day school for athletes, artists and scholars, with flexible scheduling and dual enrollment with local colleges.
45 Beach City Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
The island’s Catholic school for pre-K through eighth grade, founded in 2005 by three local parishes.
3088 Bluffton Pkwy, Bluffton, SC 29910
A K-12 Christian school founded on the island in 1979, on its Bluffton campus since January 2021.
Colleges Near Hilton Head, SC
The island has a campus of the University of South Carolina Beaufort, and the university’s Bluffton campus and the Technical College of the Lowcountry’s New River campus are on the mainland a short drive over the bridges. Students at Heritage Academy can take dual-enrollment classes at both USCB and TCL.
1 Sand Shark Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
The University of South Carolina Beaufort’s campus on the island, also used for lectures and community events.
1 University Blvd, Bluffton, SC 29909
USCB’s main campus, on the mainland a short drive from the bridges.
100 Community College Dr, Okatie, SC 29909
The two-year technical college’s campus on the mainland, with associate degrees and certificates.
Enrolling in a Hilton Head School
Public school students are assigned by attendance zone, and the district’s choice program lets a family apply for a school outside its zone when there is space. The district office at 2900 Mink Point Boulevard, Beaufort, can confirm the zone for an address: (843) 322-2300. Private schools enroll through their own admissions offices; call or use the school’s site for tours, tuition and open grades. See the island life guide for more on living here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What school district is Hilton Head Island in?
The Beaufort County School District. Its office is at 2900 Mink Point Boulevard in Beaufort, and the island’s public schools are the Early Childhood Center, the elementary schools, Hilton Head Island Middle School and Hilton Head Island High School.
What is the public high school on Hilton Head Island?
Hilton Head Island High School, at 70 Wilborn Road, serves grades 9 to 12 and is an International Baccalaureate World School.
Is Hilton Head Christian Academy on Hilton Head Island?
No. The school has been at 3088 Bluffton Parkway in Bluffton since January 2021.
What colleges are near Hilton Head Island?
The University of South Carolina Beaufort has a campus on the island at 1 Sand Shark Drive and another in Bluffton, and the Technical College of the Lowcountry has its New River campus in Okatie.
Keep exploring
Hilton Head Island High School on Wilborn Road: grades 9 to 12, the IB programs, zoning and school choice, and how to reach the office.
Hilton Head Christian Academy has been on Bluffton Parkway since January 2021: K-12 grades, programs, address and phone.
Hilton Head Prep at 8 Fox Grape Road in Sea Pines: independent school from 15 months to 12th grade, with divisions, programs and phone.
Heritage Academy on New Orleans Road: a private day school for grades 6 to 12 built around student-athletes, with dual enrollment.
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