For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 562 students in 29936, SC.
Public charter schools in zipcode 29936 have a diversity score of 0.61, which is equal to the South Carolina public charter school average of 0.61.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public charter school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 29936, SC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Meeting Street-jasper & Beaufort
Charter School
8575 East Argent Parkway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 277-9969
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 277-9969
Gr: K-1 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Polaris Tech Charter School
Charter School
1508 Grays Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Gr: K-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
29936, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 760
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-7230
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-7230
Gr: 9-12 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Polaris Tech Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1508 Grays Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Gr: 5-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public charter schools are located in 29936, SC?
2 public charter schools are located in 29936, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in 29936?
29936 public charter schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public charter schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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