A tuition-free school in Lake City where every child learns until they get it
Pee Dee Innovation & Leadership Academy serves grades 2 through 6. Mastery-based learning. We don't pass kids along. Apply in 60 seconds.
"We don't accept close enough. Every child reaches eighty percent mastery before they move on. And they do, every time."
Dr. Sharon N. Williams · Founder & Executive Director- 100% Tuition-Free
- Grades 2-6
- 80% Mastery Standard
- 2025 Innovation Award Winner
Reserve Your Child's Seat
Takes 60 seconds. Our enrollment team will personally reach out within 24 hours to answer your questions and schedule your campus visit.
Most schools teach a grade. We teach your child.
Every Friday is either a celebration of what was learned, or an extra day with a teacher who refuses to let your child fall behind. That's the difference.
The 80% Floor
Students master eighty percent of the material before they advance. No passing along. No silent gaps. Friday remediation for those who need another pass.
Leader in Me
The 7 Habits framework, woven into every day. Your child learns how to lead themselves, set goals, and own their growth from second grade forward.
Completely Tuition-Free
An independent public charter, fully funded by the state of South Carolina. No tuition. No application fees. No hidden costs.
Built Right Here
An independent charter founded in Lake City, for Lake City families. Daily parent-signed agendas. Teachers who know your child by name from the first week.
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209 Graham Road, Building 300, Lake City, SC 29560 | [email protected]