For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 1,597 students in 29412, SC.
The top ranked public charter school in 29412, SC is James Island Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 29412 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in 29412, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public charter school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 29412, SC Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Island Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1000 Ft. Johnson Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2754
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2754
Gr: 9-12 | 1,597 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
29412, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Apple Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1101 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-6877
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-6877
Gr: K-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Charleston Advancement Academy High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1484 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 494-5521
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 494-5521
Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
1825 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2740
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2740
Gr: 6-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
1484 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2784
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2784
Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
1929 Grimball Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2774
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2774
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 29412, SC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 29412, SC include James Island Charter High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 29412?
1 public charter schools are located in 29412.
What is the racial composition of students in 29412?
29412 public charter schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public charter schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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