Charter schools in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia has 7 public charter schools with reported enrollment of 9,279 students. Of these, 5 offer elementary grades, 5 middle grades, and 5 high school grades. The median school has 23.0 students per teacher.
- Schools
- 7
- Reported students
- 9,279
- Median students per teacher
- 23.0
- Virtual schools
- 3
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 7 of 7 schools; student–teacher ratios for 7; format for 7. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Compare public charter schools in Columbia
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina School for InquiryElementaryMiddleRichland 01 | Pre-K–6 | 114 | 9.5 | Supplemental virtual |
| Carolus Online AcademyElementaryMiddleHighVirtualSC Public Charter School District | K–12 | 1,786 | 27.9 | Virtual |
| Clear Dot Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleHighCharter Institute at Erskine | Pre-K–11 | 474 | 11.3 | Supplemental virtual |
| Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence AcademyElementaryMiddleSC Public Charter School District | 2–8 | 216 | 9.4 | Supplemental virtual |
| Richland One Charter Middle CollegeHighRichland 01 | 11–12 | 106 | 26.5 | Supplemental virtual |
| SC Connections AcademyElementaryMiddleHighVirtualCharter Institute at Erskine | K–12 | 6,152 | 23.0 | Virtual |
| SC Whitmore SchoolHighVirtualSC Public Charter School District | 9–12 | 431 | 28.7 | Virtual |
About this Columbia 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 Columbia
How many charter schools are in Columbia, SC?
Columbia has 7 public charter schools in the 2024–25 federal data. Reported enrollment totals 9,279 students across 7 schools reporting enrollment.
How do I compare charter schools near Columbia?
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 Columbia?
The data identifies 5 schools offering elementary grades, 5 offering middle grades, and 5 offering high school grades. A school can appear in more than one group.
Which is the best charter school in Columbia?
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.