For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 5,955 students in 29210, SC.
The top-ranked public charter school in 29210, SC is Sc Connections Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 29210 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in 29210, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public charter school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 29210, SC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sc Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Executive Center Drive Sui
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 212-4712
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 212-4712
Gr: K-12 | 5,955 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
29210, 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
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-2853
Kirkland High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4344 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-2714
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-2714
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 121:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Sc Virtual Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
140 Stoneridge Drive Suite 420
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 253-6222
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 253-6222
Gr: K-12 | 3,503 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Stevenson Correctional Institution (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4546 Broad River Rd
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-1873
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-1873
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 29210, SC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 29210, SC include Sc Connections Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 29210?
1 public charter schools are located in 29210.
What is the racial composition of students in 29210?
29210 public charter schools minority enrollment is 37% 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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