For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 5,955 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 school in zipcode 29210 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 58% 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 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public charter school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 29210, SC Public Charter Schools (2025)
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 | 5,955 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
29210, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Broad River Road Correctional Institution (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
4460 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-2853
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-2853
Kirkland High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4344 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-2714
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-2714
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 121:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Sc Virtual Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
140 Stoneridge Drive Suite 420
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 253-6222
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 253-6222
Gr: K-12 | 3,503 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Stevenson Correctional Institution (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4546 Broad River Rd
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-1873
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-1873
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?
1 public charter schools are located in 29210.
What is the racial composition of students in 29210?
29210 public charter schools minority enrollment is 37% 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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