For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 3,971 students in 29169, SC.
The top ranked public charter schools in 29169, SC are Gray Collegiate Academy, East Point Academy and South Carolina Virtual Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 29169 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in 29169, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public charter school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 29169, SC Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gray Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3833 Leaphart Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 951-3321
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 951-3321
Grades: 6-12
| 869 students
Rank: #22.
East Point Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Elementary Campus
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 926-5180
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 926-5180
Grades: PK-8
| 752 students
Rank: #33.
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2023 Platt Springs Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 253-6222
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 253-6222
Grades: K-12
| 2,350 students
29169, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
114 Hook Avenue
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4075
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4075
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
2325 Platt Springs Rd
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4085
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4085
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
3035 Leaphart Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4090
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4090
Grades: K-5
| 638 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 29169, SC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 29169, SC include Gray Collegiate Academy, East Point Academy and South Carolina Virtual Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 29169?
3 public charter schools are located in 29169.
What is the racial composition of students in 29169?
29169 public charter schools minority enrollment is 42% 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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