For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 329 students in 29706, SC.
The top-ranked public charter school in 29706, SC is Academy For Teaching And Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 29706 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 57% statewide average). Charter schools in 29706, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public charter school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best 29706, SC Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy For Teaching And Learning
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
109 Hinton Street
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 385-6334
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 385-6334
Gr: K-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
29706, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
835 Lancaster Hwy
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7275
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7275
Gr: PK-5 | 1,959 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 29706, SC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 29706, SC include Academy For Teaching And Learning.
How many public charter schools are located in 29706?
1 public charter schools are located in 29706.
What is the racial composition of students in 29706?
29706 public charter schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public charter schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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