A charter school is a public school of choice. Charter schools receive funding the same way that traditional public schools do, yet they are free from many of the regulations that govern traditional public schools. Administrators at charter schools have more authority to make decisions about learning methodologies, curriculum, staff – essentially every aspect of the school. In exchange for greater autonomy, charter schools are subject to greater accountability. In other words, charter schools must prove that they are staying true to their mission, program, goals, and more. To learn more about charter schools, visit The National Charter School Resource Center.

No. Spartanburg Preparatory School is a public charter school, which means there is no tuition to attend. Attending is free, just like other public schools.

We require our K-8 students to wear uniforms to ensure that they focus less on outward appearances and more on character. We also hope to save parents money; uniforms are often less expensive than other types of children’s clothing.

The school hours for SPS are as follows:

• Kindergarten – 5th grade: School starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. 
• 6th –8th grade: School starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.

Registration is usually completed through an online form. It begins in November. If we have more applicants than spaces available, a lottery is held in March. For complete information on registering for Spartanburg Prep, visit our enrollment page.

Yes, we have an after-school care program that begins at the end of the school day (2:30pm for K-5th, and 3 p.m. for 6th-8th grades). The program includes tutoring help and a physical activity. The cost is based on a sliding fee scale.

Tours are available every Wednesday that school is in session at 11:00am and 1:00pm. Please call (864) 621-3882. For more information on tours, visit our tours page.