From schools to colleges, Hilton Head Island has a lot to offer in terms of education. With more than 19,000 students attending 30 Beaufort County public schools, the Beaufort County School District covers 586 square miles in the center of the South Carolina Lowcountry. There are also a number of private school alternatives. In addition, the Lowcountry is home to a number of highly regarded colleges.
Sea Pines Montessori Academy
Beaufort County School District Heritage Academy
Hilton Head Christian Academy
Hilton Head Middle School
Hilton Head Elementary School
St. Francis Catholic School
Hilton Head Early Childhood Center
University of South Carolina, Beaufort County
Technical College of New County
Savannah State University
The Savannah College of Arts and Design
Franklin University
South University-Savannah
Christ Lutheran Preschool
Hilton Head Island Branch Library
Heritage Library Foundation
Little Free Library
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