For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 online public elementary schools serving 5,460 students in South Carolina.
South Carolina online public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black).
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Best Online Public Elementary Schools in South Carolina (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2023 Platt Springs Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 253-6222
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 253-6222
Gr: K-12 | 2,180 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Cyber Academy Of South Carolina
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
330 Pelham Road Suite 101a
Greenville, SC 29615
(855) 611-2830
Greenville, SC 29615
(855) 611-2830
Gr: K-12 | 3,280 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public elementary schools are offered in South Carolina?
2 online public elementary schools are available for South Carolina students.
What is the racial composition of online public elementary schools students in South Carolina?
South Carolina online public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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