Yes. Bridlewood Academy is a public charter school in Camden, SC, so it is completely tuition-free for every enrolled student. As a taxpayer-funded public school, there are no tuition costs and no fee to apply. Families provide their own school supplies and transportation.
Bridlewood Academy currently serves students in 5K (kindergarten) through 6th grade. The school is growing, and beginning in the 2027-2028 school year it will expand to include 7th and 8th grades.
Bridlewood Academy is located at 1543 Malvern Hill Drive, Camden, SC 29020. You can reach the school by phone at 803.572.4150 or by email at info@bridlewoodacademy.net. Families are welcome to book a tour to visit the campus in person.
No. As a public charter school, Bridlewood Academy has no entrance exams, no screenings, and no attendance zones. Any South Carolina student is welcome to apply. Students must be South Carolina residents, and residency verification is required during enrollment.
Enrollment starts with a free PowerSchool Enrollment account. Create your account, add your child, select their grade level, then review and submit the application. Submitting enters your child into the admissions lottery. You can start your application from the Enrollment page.
When applications exceed available seats, South Carolina law requires a fair, randomized lottery. Every on-time applicant has an equal chance, so there is no advantage to applying early. Priority is given to current Bridlewood students and to children of current staff and board members
To be eligible for 5K, a child must turn five years old on or before September 1 of the enrollment year. If a spot is not available right away, families can still apply and join the waitlist, which typically moves throughout the year.
Bridlewood Academy does not provide bus transportation, so parents and guardians are responsible for getting their child to and from school. To support busy families, the school offers Early Care and After Care before and after the regular school day.
The regular school day runs from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. Early Care is available from 7:00 to 7:30 am (Monday through Thursday), drop-off is 7:30 to 8:00 am, pickup is 2:30 to 3:00 pm, and After Care runs until 6:00 pm. Students are tardy at 8:05 am.
Bridlewood Academy is authorized by the Charter Institute at Erskine, one of South Carolina’s public charter school authorizers. As a public charter school, it is held to clear academic and financial standards, pairing the accountability of public education with the freedom to teach in innovative ways.
Yes. Students wear the Bridlewood Academy uniform each school day. Every Friday, they may wear a uniform shirt or a Bridlewood Spirit Shirt with free dress bottoms that meet the coverage guidelines, and the school holds special and free dress days throughout the year. Families from the 2025-2026 year may follow the previous dress code through Spring 2027.
Bridlewood Academy uniforms can be purchased from any school uniform retailer. Review our Uniform Policy on the Resources page for full details and guidelines. Spirit Wear is available periodically throughout the year. Follow our Facebook page for further details on Spirit Wear.
Bridlewood Academy posts a supply list for each grade level every year. You can download the current lists from the Resources page under the For Families menu. The lists are organized by grade, so you can pick the one that matches your child’s grade for the coming school year.
Yes. Bridlewood offers Early Care and After Care for busy families. Early Care runs from 7:00 to 7:30 am, Monday through Thursday, and After Care runs after dismissal until 6:00 pm. These options provide flexible, supervised support before and after the regular school day.
Bridlewood offers leadership and service opportunities that help students grow beyond academics, including Beta Club, Student Council, Yearbook Club and Safety Patrol. Along with everyday character building, these clubs give students real chances to lead, serve, and connect with their school community.
Yes. Bridlewood Academy uses inclusive practices and provides services for students with disabilities, consistent with its Child Find responsibilities, as well as gifted and talented (GATE) support. Please note that admission for a student who needs a specialized class placement depends on an available seat in that specific setting.
No. Bridlewood Academy is a public charter school, so it is tuition-free, open to all South Carolina students, and not affiliated with any religion. It is authorized by the Charter Institute at Erskine and held to public academic and financial standards.
Bridlewood Academy teaches to the South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards using research-based methods. Instruction blends whole-group teaching, small-group learning, intervention, and enrichment, with ongoing progress monitoring, so teachers can meet each child where they are and support steady growth.
The Bronco Way is how Bridlewood builds character every day. Students learn to Belong, Respect, Own their actions, Nurture growth, Contribute, and Outperform yesterday. Guided by the Bronco Pledge, the school focuses on the whole child, pairing strong academics with character, leadership, and emotional wellness.
