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Best Anderson County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,054 students in Anderson County, SC.
The top ranked public charter schools in Anderson County, SC are Belton Preparatory Academy, 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 County, SC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in Anderson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public charter school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools in Anderson County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belton Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5901 Belton Highway
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 392-1173
Gr: K-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Anderson Five Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1225 South Mcduffie Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5538
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1650 E. Greenville St. Suite H
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 923-6909
Gr: 6-12 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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Anderson County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1225 South Mcduffie Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5160
Gr: 9-12
10612 Augusta Road
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 243-3443
Gr: K-8 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 36%
315 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5135
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
214 Lebby Street
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 947-9311
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
430 Oaklawn Road
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 243-4700
1110 Southwood St
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5135
Gr: 6-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
1909 Dobbins Bridge Rd.
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5101
Gr: PK-K | 213 students Minority enrollment: 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Anderson County, SC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Anderson County, SC include Belton Preparatory Academy, Anderson Five Charter School and The South Carolina Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Anderson County?
3 public charter schools are located in Anderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson County?
Anderson County public charter schools minority enrollment is 36% 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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