For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 132 students in Kershaw County, SC.
The top-ranked public charter school in Kershaw County, SC is The Montessori School Of Camden. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kershaw County, SC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 57% statewide average). Charter schools in Kershaw County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public charter school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Kershaw County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Montessori School Of Camden
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Montessori Way
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6828
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6828
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Kershaw County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2684 Baron Dekalb Road
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-2483
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-2483
Gr: PK-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
302 Norwood Street East
Bethune, SC 29009
(843) 334-6278
Bethune, SC 29009
(843) 334-6278
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Kershaw County, SC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Kershaw County, SC include The Montessori School Of Camden.
How many public charter schools are located in Kershaw County?
1 public charter schools are located in Kershaw County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kershaw County?
Kershaw County public charter schools minority enrollment is 27% 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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