K-8 Charter School in Columbia, SC | Legacy Traditional School

Legacy is coming to
Columbia!

Opening for the 2026-27 school year

Your child’s education is your choice!

Families choose Legacy because they want more. We prepare students to excel in school and in life, with a focus on strong academics and character. Students are supported and challenged, and set on the path for long-term success.

  • Tuition-FREE public charter school serving Kindergarten through Grade 8
  • No school boundaries, open to all South Carolina residents
  • Strong academics with support
  • Music, art, PE, and clubs
  • Citizenship and patriotism emphasis rooted in community
  • Safe, welcoming, and inclusive culture
  • 18-year record of student success

Leading the way since 2007

Our network of high-performing public schools was founded to provide motivated students with the opportunity to achieve academic excellence, and it underlies our mission to build lifelong learners and good citizens.

Proven traditional education

We’ve designed our traditional, back-to-basics curriculum to help develop all of the important characteristics that make successful, well-rounded kids.

Upcoming Events

Parent Info Night

February 19, 2026 at 6pm
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Northeast (map)

Discover why Legacy Traditional School – Columbia is the perfect fit for your family at our upcoming Parent Info Night where you’ll meet our Principal and explore our well-rounded K–8 academic experience. Learn about enrollment, uniforms, student programs, and more. We can’t wait to connect with you, and share what makes Legacy a truly exceptional place for students to thrive


Our Campus

Our new, state-of-the-art campus is purpose-built for the safety and success of our students.

9640 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29223

Virtual Tour

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Groundbreaking
Construction Updates

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Meet Our Leaders

Jennifer Turney, EdD

Superintendent, South Carolina

jennifer.turney@ltcs.co

Lauren Prochak, EdD

Principal, LTS Columbia

lauren.prochak@ltcs.co

We’d love to meet you!

Join us at an upcoming event or stop by our enrollment office to connect with our staff.

Meet Our Team

Connect with our amazing campus leadership team

Enrollment Office

8313 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC 29223

Upcoming Events

Learn more and meet other Legacy families

Start your child’s
life at Legacy

We care about your child just like you do, and we want the very best for them, too. There is no better way to prepare them for future success than with a well-rounded education at Legacy.