The school enrolls 346 students in grades Preschool 2 through 12th. Beaufort Academy is an independent, co-educational school founded in 1965. The school enrolls 344 students in preschool 2 through grade 12. Beaufort Academy’s mission is to instill in students the intellectual curiosity and strength of character for success in all aspects of their lives. The school is committed to developing well-rounded critical thinkers that are prepared to be the problem-solvers and “Leaders of Tomorrow” within the framework of its rigorous academic environment and core values. Beaufort Academy seeks to inspire in each student a sense of responsibility to one’s self, the community, and the environment so that our students are positive contributors and leaders in the future. To accomplish the above mission, Beaufort Academy instills the following five core values which give our student body a solid foundation to carry with them into the future: Intellect, Integrity, Leadership, Respect, and Pride. Beaufort Academy’s leadership curriculum is interwoven with concepts such as self-awareness, critical thinking, collaboration and visioning. Along with other self-management concepts, these principles are integrated into the curriculum of core classes starting in kindergarten and progressing through 12th grade. Combined with an exploration of human development, information processing and collaborative functioning, the goal is to help students develop both an understanding and working knowledge of human interaction. Beaufort Academy offers an intimate campus environment with a strong history of working with the whole child to prepare each student for college and for life. Beaufort Academy offers its students a wide range of athletic, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities. Beaufort Academy is a non-profit organization which admits students of all races, nationalities, creeds and socioeconomic backgrounds and is committed to diversity.