For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 760 students in Anderson, SC.
The top ranked public charter schools in Anderson, SC are Anderson Five Charter School and The South Carolina Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson, SC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in Anderson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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 Anderson, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anderson Five Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1225 South Mcduffie Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5538
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5538
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #22.
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1650 E. Greenville St. Suite H
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 923-6909
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 923-6909
Grades: 6-12
| 692 students
Anderson, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Anderson Five Career Campus Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
1225 South Mcduffie Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5160
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5160
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
315 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5135
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5135
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
1110 Southwood St
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5135
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5135
Grades: 6-8
| 493 students
1909 Dobbins Bridge Rd.
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5101
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5101
Grades: PK-K
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Anderson, SC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Anderson, SC include Anderson Five Charter School and The South Carolina Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Anderson?
2 public charter schools are located in Anderson.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson?
Anderson public charter schools minority enrollment is 39% 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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