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Best Columbia Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public charter schools serving 7,802 students in Columbia, SC.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Columbia, SC are Richland One Charter Middle College, Midlands Middle College and Sc Whitmore School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia, SC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in Columbia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public charter school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Columbia, SC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland One Charter Middle College
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
316 South Beltline Boulevard R
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 738-7114
Gr: 11-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Midlands Middle College
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1260 Lexington Drive
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 822-7043
Gr: 10-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Sc Whitmore School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 Commerce Drive Ne
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 476-6416
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Sc Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Executive Center Drive Sui
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 212-4712
Gr: K-12 | 5,955 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Carolina School For Inquiry
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7405-a Fairfield Road
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 691-1250
Gr: PK-6 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Clear Dot Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2015 Marion Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 567-3075
Gr: PK-10 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Palmetto Achievement Center For Excellence Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6015 N Main Street
Columbia, SC 29224
(803) 900-0664
Gr: 2-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Berea
Charter School
3710 Landmark Drive Suite 201
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 734-8322
Rank: n/an/a
Carolus Online Academy
Charter School
1812 Barnwell Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(866) 968-7512
Gr: K-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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Columbia, 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
Charles Cotesworth Pinckney Elementary School (Closed 2023)
5900 Chesnut Rd
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 787-6815
Gr: 2-6
Hall Institute (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1800 Colonial Drive
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 898-1488
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Hood Street Elementary School (Closed 2008)
5616 Hood Street
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 787-8266
Gr: 1-3 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Imagine Columbia Leadership Academy Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3801 North Main Street
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 929-1140
Gr: K-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Kirkland High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4344 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-2714
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 121:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Midlands Arts Conservatory (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3806 North Main Street
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 630-1622
Gr: 6-11 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Midlands Math And Business Academy Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2638 Two Notch Rd
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 799-5101
Gr: 4-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Morris Village High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
610 Faison Drive
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 935-7100
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Odyssey Online Learning School (Closed 2023)
200 Arbor Lake Drive Suite 301
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 735-9110
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Palmetto State E-cademy High School (Closed 2015)
115 Atrium Way Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 227-6670
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Pierce Terrace Elementary School (Closed 2023)
5715 Adams Ct
Columbia, SC 29206
(808) 782-1772
Gr: PK-1
Renaissance Collegiate Academy (Closed 2023)
425 Summit Terrace Court Build
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 567-5634
Gr: K-3 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Richland Two Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7900 Brookmont Lane
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 419-1348
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Sc Virtual Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
140 Stoneridge Drive Suite 420
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 253-6222
Gr: K-12 | 3,503 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
South Carolina Calvert Academy (Closed 2018)
3700 Forrest Drive Suite 406
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 462-0254
Gr: K-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
South Carolina Science Academy (Closed 2023)
2015 Marion Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 227-6422
Gr: 6-11 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
South Carolina Whitmore School (Closed 2023)
501 Commerce Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
(866) 476-6416
Gr: 9-12 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Stevenson Correctional Institution (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4546 Broad River Rd
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-1873
Walden (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4340 Broad River Rd
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-8580
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Columbia, SC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Columbia, SC include Richland One Charter Middle College, Midlands Middle College and Sc Whitmore School.
How many public charter schools are located in Columbia?
9 public charter schools are located in Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia?
Columbia public charter schools minority enrollment is 42% 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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