For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 431 students in 29223, SC.
The top-ranked public charter school in 29223, SC is Sc Whitmore School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 29223 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 57% statewide average). Charter schools in 29223, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public charter school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best 29223, SC Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sc Whitmore School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Commerce Drive Ne
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 476-6416
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 476-6416
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
29223, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Arbor Lake Drive Suite 301
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 735-9110
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 735-9110
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
115 Atrium Way Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 227-6670
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 227-6670
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 29223, SC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 29223, SC include Sc Whitmore School.
How many public charter schools are located in 29223?
1 public charter schools are located in 29223.
What is the racial composition of students in 29223?
29223 public charter schools minority enrollment is 28% 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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