Join GREEN. Tuition-free.

No application fees. No tuition cost. Open enrollment lottery. All families are welcome.

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Five simple steps

The enrollment path

1

Find your campus

GREEN operates seven campuses across South Carolina. Start at the Campuses page to explore locations by region and grade.

2

Submit your application

Open enrollment runs November 1 – December 15, 2026. Apply online during this window for the chance to attend in the 2027–28 school year. Your application includes basic family information and your choice of campus and grade.

3

Fair lottery drawing

GREEN holds a fair lottery for each grade and campus. Every qualified application has an equal chance. Siblings receive priority. Siblings of current students get automatic enrollment.

4

Get notified

Lottery results are announced in February 2027. We'll notify families of their status and next steps via email and phone.

5

Complete enrollment paperwork

Selected students complete final enrollment forms, immunization records, emergency contacts, and family handbook sign-off. School begins August 2027.

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Why tuition-free?

GREEN Charter Schools are public schools, funded by South Carolina's education budget. No tuition, no fees for enrollment, materials, or activities.

All families, regardless of income, background, or prior school performance, are welcome to apply.

This is one reason GREEN serves 40+ countries represented in our student body—we remove the financial barrier to enrollment.

Key dates for 2026–27

Nov 1 Open enrollment begins
Dec 15 Application deadline (by 11:59 PM)
Jan Lottery drawings held
Feb 2027 Results announced
Aug 2027 School year begins

Common questions

FAQs

What is a charter school? ➕

A charter school is an independently run public school. Charter schools are granted greater flexibility in their operations. In return for this flexibility, charter schools are expected to perform at a higher level of standard in both test scores and graduation rates.

What grades are offered at GREEN Charter? ➕

GREEN offers K–12th grades across seven campuses. Our Greenville Elementary serves K–5, our Middle School serves 6–8, and our Upstate High School serves 9–12. Other campuses serve K–8. Each campus is tailored to its community's needs.

Is there a cost to attend GREEN? ➕

No. Charter schools are tuition-free, like all public schools. All students, regardless of background or income, are eligible to submit an application for the lottery. There are no enrollment fees or hidden costs.

What is the student-to-teacher ratio? ➕

The average class size is approximately 20 students. Each grade level has 2–4 classes, so student count per grade varies by campus. Smaller class sizes enable more one-on-one time between teacher and student, and support our personalized learning approach.

How do I find the school calendar and key dates? ➕

All school closings, holidays, and early dismissal days are listed on the school calendar issued at the beginning of the school year. You can also find the calendar on our website, contact the main office for a copy, or search our site using the Ask GREEN search.

How does the lottery work? ➕

GREEN holds a fair lottery for each grade and campus. Every qualified application has an equal chance of selection. Siblings of current students receive automatic enrollment. Siblings of applicants in the same lottery receive priority in the drawing.

More questions? Use Ask GREEN to search our family handbook, policies, and documents, or call (864) 412-5003.

Ready to apply?

Open enrollment for 2027–28 runs November 1 – December 15, 2026. Submit your application during this window for a chance to join GREEN.

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Prefer to speak with someone? Call (864) 412-5003.