For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 114 students in 29202, SC.
The top-ranked public charter school in 29202, SC is Carolina School For Inquiry. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 29202 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 57% statewide average). Charter schools in 29202, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public charter school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best 29202, SC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carolina School For Inquiry
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7405-a Fairfield Road
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 691-1250
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 691-1250
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 29202, SC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 29202, SC include Carolina School For Inquiry.
How many public charter schools are located in 29202?
1 public charter schools are located in 29202.
What is the racial composition of students in 29202?
29202 public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% 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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