Charter schools in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston has 6 public charter schools with reported enrollment of 3,961 students. Of these, 4 offer elementary grades, 5 middle grades, and 3 high school grades. The median school has 12.9 students per teacher.
- Schools
- 6
- Reported students
- 3,961
- Median students per teacher
- 12.9
- Virtual schools
- 0
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 6 of 6 schools; student–teacher ratios for 6; format for 6. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Compare public charter schools in Charleston
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Voyager CharterElementaryMiddleCharleston 01 | K–8 | 402 | 13.9 | Supplemental virtual |
| Charleston Charter School for Math and ScienceMiddleHighCharleston 01 | 6–12 | 573 | 11.9 | Supplemental virtual |
| Charleston Development AcademyElementaryMiddleCharleston 01 | Pre-K–8 | 151 | 10.8 | Supplemental virtual |
| James Island Charter HighHighCharleston 01 | 9–12 | 1,612 | 15.4 | Supplemental virtual |
| Orange Grove Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleCharleston 01 | Pre-K–8 | 1,170 | 15.6 | Supplemental virtual |
| Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive EducationElementaryMiddleHighCharleston 01 | Pre-K–12 | 53 | 5.9 | Supplemental virtual |
About this Charleston charter school list
This page lists open public charter schools reported in the NCES Common Core of Data for 2024–25. Counts describe the dataset, not school quality or current seat availability. Confirm programs, admissions, and enrollment directly with each school.
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Frequently asked questions about charter schools in Charleston
How many charter schools are in Charleston, SC?
Charleston has 6 public charter schools in the 2024–25 federal data. Reported enrollment totals 3,961 students across 6 schools reporting enrollment.
How do I compare charter schools near Charleston?
Use the table to compare grades, enrollment, students per teacher, and in-person or virtual format. Open a school page for its address, phone number, map, and nearby schools.
Are there charter elementary, middle, or high schools in Charleston?
The data identifies 4 schools offering elementary grades, 5 offering middle grades, and 3 offering high school grades. A school can appear in more than one group.
Which is the best charter school in Charleston?
This directory does not rank schools. The best fit depends on a student’s needs, and families should compare programs, admissions, commute, current performance information, and other priorities directly with each school.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.