For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,089 students in 29406, SC.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 29406, SC are Green Charter School Lowcountry, Lowcountry Acceleration Academy and Learn4life High School-charleston. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 29406 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 57% statewide average). Charter schools in 29406, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public charter school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best 29406, SC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Charter School Lowcountry
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8717 Old University Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 501-7911
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 501-7911
Gr: K-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5935 Rivers Avenue Suite 101a
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 804-6778
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 804-6778
Gr: 9-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Learn4life High School-charleston
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6209 Rivers Avenue
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 666-6362
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 666-6362
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Palmetto Excel
Charter School
2150 Eagle Drive
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 329-9662
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 329-9662
Gr: 9-12
29406, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Susan G. Boykin Charter (Closed 2011)
Charter School
4951 Rivers Ave
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 744-8882
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 744-8882
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 29406, SC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 29406, SC include Green Charter School Lowcountry, Lowcountry Acceleration Academy and Learn4life High School-charleston.
How many public charter schools are located in 29406?
4 public charter schools are located in 29406.
What is the racial composition of students in 29406?
29406 public charter schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public charter schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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