Charter schools in South Carolina
South Carolina has 104 open public charter schools with reported enrollment of 61,994 students in 46 cities, based on 2024–25 federal data.
- Schools
- 104
- Reported students
- 61,994
- Offer high school grades
- 55
- Virtual schools
- 8
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 104 of 104 schools; student–teacher ratios for 103; format for 104. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Find charter schools in South Carolina by city
More public charter schools in South Carolina
1043 Chris Drive
- East Point Academy · Pre-K–8
Aiken
- Horse Creek Academy · K–12
- Tall Pines STEM Academy · 5–8
Belton
Bishopville
- Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech · K–12
Calhoun Falls
- Calhoun Falls Charter School · 6–12
Camden
- The Montessori School of Camden · Pre-K–8
Chapin
- Odyssey Online Learning · 9–12
Chester
Clinton
- Thornwell Charter School · K–12
Easley
Florence
Gaffney
- Cherokee Charter Academy · Pre-K–9
- Goucher Charter Academy · Pre-K–8
Goose Creek
Greenwood
- Greenwood Charter Academy · Pre-K–7
Hardeeville
Hartsville
- Butler Academy · K–8
Irmo
Lancaster
Lexington
McClellanville
Meggett
Mt. Pleasant
- East Cooper Montessori Charter · Pre-K–8
- Oceanside Collegiate Academy · 9–12
North Augusta
- Fox Creek High · 9–12
Pawleys Island
Pickens
- Summit Academy · 6–7
- Youth Leadership Academy · 6–8
Ridegland
Ridgeland
- Polaris Tech Charter School · K–12
Sumter
Taylors
Trenton
Winnsboro
- Midlands STEM Charter School · Pre-K–12
Frequently asked questions about South Carolina charter schools
How many charter schools are in South Carolina?
The 2024–25 federal data includes 104 open public charter schools in South Carolina, with reported enrollment of 61,994 students across 104 schools reporting enrollment.
How can I find charter schools near me in South Carolina?
Browse the city links on this page or use the school search to filter South Carolina charter schools by name, city, ZIP code, grade level, and format.
Are there virtual charter schools in South Carolina?
Federal records identify 8 virtual or virtual-with-in-person-options charter schools in South Carolina. Confirm current learning formats directly with each school.
Does this page rank the best charter schools in South Carolina?
No. This is an independent factual directory, not a ranking. Compare the available data and confirm admissions, programs, performance, and current details with schools and official state sources.