For the 2026 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 49% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in Beaufort have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
81 Savannah Highway
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 379-0133
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 379-0133
Gr: K-8 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Lowcountry Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
749 Broad River Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-0577
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-0577
Gr: PK-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Beaufort, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2 Albacore St.
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 846-9283
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 846-9283
Gr: 3-8
2900 Mink Point Blvd
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 322-0733
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 322-0733
Gr: 6-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
345 Elliott Dr
Beaufort, SC 29906
(912) 408-3380
Beaufort, SC 29906
(912) 408-3380
Gr: PK-2
221 E. Cardinal Lane
Beaufort, SC 29906
(912) 369-6691
Beaufort, SC 29906
(912) 369-6691
Gr: PK-2
81 Savannah Hwy
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-2825
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-2825
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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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