SPARTANBURG PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Spartanburg Preparatory School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the SC Public Charter School District school district, located in Spartanburg, SC with about 467 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Spartanburg Preparatory School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Spartanburg Preparatory School (SPS) is a tuition-free, public charter school located in downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and character development. It operates under a mission that emphasizes a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum while fostering a supportive, small-school environment. By focusing on a "whole child" approach, SPS seeks to prepare students not only for high school success but also to become responsible, engaged citizens in their community.

The school is distinguished by its emphasis on high expectations and structured learning, often utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach to teaching. Because it is a charter school, it maintains a unique identity within the local education landscape, operating with more autonomy than traditional district schools while remaining publicly funded. Families often choose Spartanburg Preparatory for its dedicated faculty, its focus on school culture and core values, and its goal of closing the achievement gap by providing equitable, high-quality instruction to a diverse student body.

For more information, contact Spartanburg Preparatory School at (864) 621-3882 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.