For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,086 students in Beaufort, SC.
The top ranked public charter schools in Beaufort, SC are Riverview Charter School and Lowcountry Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beaufort, SC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in Beaufort have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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 Beaufort, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverview Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
81 Savannah Highway
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 379-0133
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 379-0133
Grades: K-8
| 698 students
Rank: #22.
Lowcountry Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
749 Broad River Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-0577
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-0577
Grades: PK-12
| 388 students
Beaufort, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2 Albacore St.
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 846-9283
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 846-9283
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
2900 Mink Point Blvd
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 322-0733
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 322-0733
Grades: 6-12
| 68 students
345 Elliott Dr
Beaufort, SC 29906
(912) 408-3380
Beaufort, SC 29906
(912) 408-3380
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
221 E. Cardinal Lane
Beaufort, SC 29906
(912) 369-6691
Beaufort, SC 29906
(912) 369-6691
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
81 Savannah Hwy
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-2825
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-2825
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Beaufort, SC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Beaufort, SC include Riverview Charter School and Lowcountry Montessori School.
How many public charter schools are located in Beaufort?
2 public charter schools are located in Beaufort.
What is the racial composition of students in Beaufort?
Beaufort public charter schools minority enrollment is 38% 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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