For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 820 students in 29201, SC.
The top ranked public charter school in 29201, SC is Clear Dot Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 29201 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in 29201, SC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public charter school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 29201, SC Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clear Dot Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Marion Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 567-3075
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 567-3075
Grades: PK-10
| 418 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carolus Online Academy
Charter School
1812 Barnwell Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(866) 968-7512
Columbia, SC 29201
(866) 968-7512
Grades: K-8
| 402 students
29201, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2015 Marion Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 227-6422
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 227-6422
Grades: 6-11
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 29201, SC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 29201, SC include Clear Dot Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 29201?
2 public charter schools are located in 29201.
What is the racial composition of students in 29201?
29201 public charter schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public charter schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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