Top 10 Best Tennessee Charter Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 117 charter public schools serving 44,368 students in Tennessee.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public schools in Tennessee are Valor Flagship Academy, Pathways In Education - Tn and Valor Voyager Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tennessee charter public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).

Best Tennessee Charter Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valor Flagship Academy
Charter School
Math: 38% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4527 Nolensville Pike
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Grades: 5-12
| 1,360 students
Rank: #22.
Pathways In Education - Tn
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3156 N. Thomas Street
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 353-4999
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: #33.
Valor Voyager Academy
Charter School
Math: 42% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4531 Nolensville Pike, Suite 1
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Grades: 5-8
| 501 students
Rank: #44.
Nashville Classical
Charter School
Math: 19% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2000 Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 538-5841
Grades: K-8
| 536 students
Rank: #55.
Stem Prep High School
Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1252 Foster Ave
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 921-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
Rank: #66.
Knowledge Academies High School
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5320 Hickory Hollow Pkwy
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 810-8370
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Rank: #77.
Crosstown High School
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1365 Tower Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 401-5505
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Rank: #88.
Purpose Prep
Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Venture Cir
Nashville, TN 37228
(615) 724-0705
Grades: K-4
| 350 students
Rank: #99.
Ivy Inc.
Charter School
Math: 16% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8520 Dayton Pike
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
(423) 305-7494
Grades: 6-12
| 436 students
Rank: #1010.
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy
Charter School
Math: 24% | Reading: 16%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1802 Bailey Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 702-7230
Grades: 6-12
| 357 students
Rank: #1111.
Emerald Academy
Charter School
Math: 20% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Carrick St
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 637-3227
Grades: K-8
| 442 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Libertas School
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3777 Edenburg Dr
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 654-7788
Grades: PK-6
| 479 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Smithson Craighead Academy
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
730 Neely's Bend Rd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 228-9886
Grades: K-4
| 237 students
Rank: #1414.
Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Douglas Ave
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Grades: 9-12
| 472 students
Rank: #1515.
Memphis Rise Academy
Charter School
Math: 12% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5221 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 379-5750
Grades: 6-12
| 759 students
Rank: #1616.
East End Preparatory School
Charter School
Math: 14% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1460 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 630-7470
Grades: K-8
| 814 students
Rank: #1717.
Republic High School
Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3307 Brick Church Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 921-6620
Grades: 9-12
| 656 students
Rank: #1818.
Liberty Collegiate Academy
Charter School
Math: 16% | Reading: 16%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3515 Gallatin Pike
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 564-1974
Grades: 5-8
| 365 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Power Center Elementary - Southeast
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8220 East Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 602-5530
Grades: K-4
| 298 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Rocketship United
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
320 Plus Park Blvd
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 712-7499
Grades: K-4
| 560 students
Rank: #2121.
Lead Southeast
Charter School
Math: 15% | Reading: 14%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
531 Metroplex Dr
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 800-6814
Grades: 5-12
| 843 students
Rank: #2222.
Chattanooga Preparatory School
Charter School
Math: 16% | Reading: 12%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1849 Union Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 602-7737
Grades: 6-12
| 296 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Compass Community School Midtown Campus
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
61 N. Mclean Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 276-6700
Grades: 7-12
| 293 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Lead Academy
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2835 Brick Church Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 327-5422
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
Rank: #2525.
Stem Prep Academy
Charter School
Math: 12% | Reading: 14%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1162 Foster Ave
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 752-0002
Grades: 5-8
| 519 students
Rank: #2626.
Compass Community School Hickory Hill Campus
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3572 Emerald St
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 546-9926
Grades: K-8
| 252 students
Rank: #2727.
Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8360 Macon Road
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 367-7814
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #2828.
Explore Community School
Charter School
Math: 9% | Reading: 16%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
707 South 7th St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 784-8222
Grades: K-6
| 518 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2718 Lamar Ave
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 743-6700
Grades: K-8
| 219 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Power Center High School
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5390 Mendenhall Square Mall
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 310-1331
Grades: 9-12
| 652 students
Rank: #3131.
Strive Collegiate Academy
Charter School
Math: 7% | Reading: 16%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3055 Lebanon Pike, Suite 300
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 645-6440
Grades: 5-8
| 336 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Journey East Academy
Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6870 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 567-7086
Grades: K-8
| 385 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Kipp Nashville College Prep Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3410 Knight Dr
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Grades: K-4
| 414 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Knowledge Academy
Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5320 Hickory Hollow Pkwy
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 800-6814
Grades: 5-8
| 126 students
Rank: #3535.
Pathways In Education - Whitehaven
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4701 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 433-9422
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked charter public schools in Tennessee?
The top ranked charter public schools in Tennessee include Valor Flagship Academy, Pathways In Education - Tn and Valor Voyager Academy.
How many charter public schools are located in Tennessee?
117 charter public schools are located in Tennessee.
What is the racial composition of students in Tennessee?
Tennessee charter public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).

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