For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 478 students in 29223, SC.
The top ranked public charter school in 29223, SC is Sc Whitmore School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 29223 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in 29223, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public charter school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 29223, SC Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sc Whitmore School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Commerce Drive Ne
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 476-6416
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 476-6416
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
29223, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Arbor Lake Drive Suite 301
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 735-9110
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 735-9110
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
115 Atrium Way Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 227-6670
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 227-6670
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
501 Commerce Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
(866) 476-6416
Columbia, SC 29223
(866) 476-6416
Grades: 9-12
| 449 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 29223, SC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 29223, SC include Sc Whitmore School.
How many public charter schools are located in 29223?
1 public charter schools are located in 29223.
What is the racial composition of students in 29223?
29223 public charter schools minority enrollment is 26% 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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