Best Anderson Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 760 students in Anderson, SC.

The top-ranked public charter schools in Anderson, SC are Anderson Five Charter School and The South Carolina Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Anderson, SC public charter schools have an score of 14% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 40%), and score of 65% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in Anderson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public charter school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Anderson, SC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Anderson Five Charter School

Charter School

(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
:

Top 30%

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1225 South Mcduffie Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5538

Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #22.

The South Carolina Preparatory Academy

Charter School

(Math: 13% | Reading: 60-64%)
:

Bottom 50%

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1650 E. Greenville St. Suite H
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 923-6909

Gr: 6-12 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Anderson, South Carolina

Anderson, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Anderson Five Career Campus Elementary School (Closed 2020)

Vocational School

1225 South Mcduffie Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5160

Gr: 9-12

Lakeside Middle School (Closed 2018)

315 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5135

Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Southwood Middle School (Closed 2012)

1110 Southwood St
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5135

Gr: 6-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

West Market Family Ed. Center (Closed 2005)

1909 Dobbins Bridge Rd.
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5101

Gr: PK-K | 213 students Minority enrollment: 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Anderson, SC?

The top-ranked public charter schools in Anderson, SC include Anderson Five Charter School and The South Carolina Preparatory Academy.

How many public charter schools are located in Anderson?

2 public charter schools are located in Anderson.

What is the racial composition of students in Anderson?

Anderson public charter schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public charter schools average of 43% (majority Black).