For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 409 students in 29579, SC.
The top ranked public charter school in 29579, SC is Bridgewater Academy Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 29579 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in 29579, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public charter school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 29579, SC Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bridgewater Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
191 River Landing Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-3689
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-3689
Grades: K-8
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
Atlantic Collegiate Academy
Charter School
557 George Bishop Parkway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 286-5990
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 286-5990
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
29579, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
700 Gardner Lacy Rd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-7997
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-7997
Grades: 6-8
| 1,370 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 29579, SC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 29579, SC include Bridgewater Academy Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 29579?
2 public charter schools are located in 29579.
What is the racial composition of students in 29579?
29579 public charter schools minority enrollment is 38% 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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