For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 7,938 students in 29210, SC.
The top-ranked public charter school in 29210, SC is Sc Connections Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 29210 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 57% statewide average). Charter schools in 29210, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public charter school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best 29210, SC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sc Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Executive Center Drive Sui
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 212-4712
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 212-4712
Gr: K-12 | 6,152 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Carolus Online Academy
Charter School
101 Westpark Boulevard Suite C
Columbia, SC 29210
(866) 968-7512
Columbia, SC 29210
(866) 968-7512
Gr: K-12 | 1,786 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 29210, SC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 29210, SC include Sc Connections Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 29210?
2 public charter schools are located in 29210.
What is the racial composition of students in 29210?
29210 public charter schools minority enrollment is 41% 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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