For the 2024-25 school year, there are 69 charter public elementary schools serving 42,951 students in South Carolina.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public elementary schools in South Carolina are Langston Charter Middle School, Belton Preparatory Academy and East Cooper Montessori Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Carolina charter public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public Elementary Schools in South Carolina (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Langston Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1950 Woodruff Road
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 286-9700
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 286-9700
Grades: 6-8
| 449 students
Rank: #22.
Belton Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5901 Belton Highway
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 392-1173
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 392-1173
Grades: K-8
| 294 students
Rank: #33.
East Cooper Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1120 Rifle Range Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 216-2883
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 216-2883
Grades: PK-8
| 432 students
Rank: #44.
Orange Grove Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1225 Orange Branch Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1520
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1520
Grades: PK-8
| 1,167 students
Rank: #55.
Green Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1440 Pelham Street
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 288-4134
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 288-4134
Grades: PK-12
| 982 students
Rank: #66.
Palmetto Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7499 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 300-4118
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 300-4118
Grades: 6-12
| 507 students
Rank: #77.
Youth Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
698 Concord Church Road
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 898-4511
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 898-4511
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students
Rank: #88.
York Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1047 Golden Gate Court
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 324-4400
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 324-4400
Grades: K-12
| 1,673 students
Rank: #99.
Green Charter School Of Spartanburg
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8150 Warren H. Abernathy Highw
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 586-3939
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 586-3939
Grades: PK-8
| 454 students
Rank: #1010.
Riverview Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
81 Savannah Highway
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 379-0133
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 379-0133
Grades: K-8
| 703 students
Rank: #1111.
Tall Pines Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
82 Camp Long Road
Aiken, SC 29805
(803) 502-1692
Aiken, SC 29805
(803) 502-1692
Grades: 5-8
| 382 students
Rank: #1212.
Palmetto Academy Of Learning And Success Charter
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3021 Fred Nash Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 293-1725
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 293-1725
Grades: K-8
| 314 students
Rank: #1313.
East Point Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Elementary Campus
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 926-5180
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 926-5180
Grades: PK-8
| 776 students
Rank: #1414.
Lowcountry Leadership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5139 Gibson Road
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-5527
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-5527
Grades: K-12
| 516 students
Rank: #1515.
Discovery Charter Of Lancaster
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
302 West Dunlap Street
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-8430
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-8430
Grades: K-5
| 114 students
Rank: #1616.
Cape Romain Environmental Education Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 Old Cemetery Road
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 887-3323
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 887-3323
Grades: PK-8
| 191 students
Rank: #1717.
Butler Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
710 South 5th Street
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 287-2399
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 287-2399
Grades: K-6
| 288 students
Rank: #1818.
Bridges Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Boundary St
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 982-7737
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 982-7737
Grades: K-12
| 1,271 students
Rank: #1919.
Carolina Voyager Charter
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
721 Wappoo Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 203-3891
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 203-3891
Grades: K-8
| 371 students
Rank: #2020.
Midlands Arts Conservatory
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3806 North Main Street
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 630-1622
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 630-1622
Grades: 6-11
| 166 students
Rank: #2121.
The Montessori School Of Camden
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 Montessori Way
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6828
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6828
Grades: PK-8
| 124 students
Rank: #2222.
Thornwell Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
203 West Calhoun Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 808-0801
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 808-0801
Grades: K-10
| 299 students
Rank: #2323.
High Point Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6655 Pottery Road
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 316-9788
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 316-9788
Grades: PK-12
| 1,251 students
Rank: #2424.
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1650 E. Greenville St. Suite H
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 923-6909
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 923-6909
Grades: 6-12
| 422 students
Rank: #2525.
Next High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 Wade Hampton Boulevard
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 735-7260
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 735-7260
Grades: 6-12
| 278 students
Rank: #2626.
Sc Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Executive Center Drive Sui
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 212-4712
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 212-4712
Grades: K-12
| 6,263 students
Rank: #2727.
Charleston Charter School For Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1002 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 720-3085
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 720-3085
Grades: 6-12
| 547 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Bridgewater Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
191 River Landing Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-3689
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-3689
Grades: K-8
| 133 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Green Charter School Of The Lowcountry
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8717 Old University Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 501-7911
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 501-7911
Grades: K-7
| 196 students
Rank: #3030.
Summit Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Florida Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 200-0535
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 200-0535
Grades: K-6
| 112 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Green Charter School Of The Midlands
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7820 Broad River Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 563-5387
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 563-5387
Grades: K-8
| 302 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2023 Platt Springs Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 253-6222
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 253-6222
Grades: K-12
| 2,912 students
Rank: #3333.
Coastal Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Old Plantation Drive
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 235-0413
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 235-0413
Grades: 1-8
| 239 students
Rank: #3434.
Cherokee Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3206 Cherokee Avenue
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 489-7198
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 489-7198
Grades: PK-7
| 480 students
Rank: #3535.
Berkeley Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
122 Bee Tree Lane
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 832-7921
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 832-7921
Grades: K-7
| 708 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public elementary schools in South Carolina?
The top ranked charter public elementary schools in South Carolina include Langston Charter Middle School, Belton Preparatory Academy and East Cooper Montessori Charter.
How many charter public elementary schools are located in South Carolina?
69 charter public elementary schools are located in South Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in South Carolina?
South Carolina charter public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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