For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 118 students in 29847, SC.
The top-ranked public charter school in 29847, SC is Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 29847 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 57% statewide average). Charter schools in 29847, SC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public charter school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best 29847, SC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
69 Nicholson Road
Trenton, SC 29847
(803) 663-7266
Trenton, SC 29847
(803) 663-7266
Gr: K-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 29847, SC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 29847, SC include Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 29847?
1 public charter schools are located in 29847.
What is the racial composition of students in 29847?
29847 public charter schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public charter schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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