For the 2026 school year, there are 3 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 2,628 students in South Carolina.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in South Carolina are Brashier Middle College Charter High School, York Preparatory Academy and Palmetto Scholars Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Carolina blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public charter school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in South Carolina (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brashier Middle College Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1830 West Georgia Road Buildin
Simpsonville, SC 29680
(864) 757-1800
Simpsonville, SC 29680
(864) 757-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
York Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1047 Golden Gate Court
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 324-4400
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 324-4400
Gr: K-12 | 1,681 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Palmetto Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7499 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 300-4118
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 300-4118
Gr: 6-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in South Carolina?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in South Carolina include Brashier Middle College Charter High School, York Preparatory Academy and Palmetto Scholars Academy.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in South Carolina?
3 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in South Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in South Carolina?
South Carolina blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 31% 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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