Top 5 Best Hamilton County Public Charter Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 1,930 students in Hamilton County, TN.
The top ranked public charter schools in Hamilton County, TN are Ivy Inc., Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy and Chattanooga Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, TN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Tennessee public charter school average of 8%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 13% statewide average). Charter schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public charter school average of 91% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Hamilton County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2029 East 23rd Street
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 710-1121
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #55.
Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1912 South Willow St
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 710-1121
Grades: 6-8
| 226 students
Rank: n/an/a
Montessori Elementary At Highland Park
Charter School
700 S. Hawthorne St
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 702-7230
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hamilton County, TN

Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5623 Hwy 60
Birchwood, TN 37308
(423) 961-2444
Grades: PK-5
| 141 students
1219 W Mississippi Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 209-5914
Grades: 5-8
| 249 students
Dawn Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
901 Altamont Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 493-5161
Grades: PK-8
| 56 students
715 Roberts Mill Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4711
Grades: K-5
| 174 students
9050 Career Ln
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 344-1433
Grades: 11-12
| 109 students
4302 Bonny Oaks Dr
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 855-2602
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
100 East 25th St
Chattanooga, TN 37408
(423) 209-5858
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
200 East 37th St
Chattanooga, TN 37410
(423) 209-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 384 students
4850 Jersey Pike
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 855-2605
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
1501 Tombras Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37412
(423) 209-8538
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1200 Grove St
Chattanooga, TN 37402
(901) 214-5298
Grades: 6
| n/a students
4201 Cherryton Dr
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 493-0309
Grades: K-12
| 519 students
7821 Hancock Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 893-3520
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
901 Altamont Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 209-7740
Grades: K-5
| 235 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Hamilton County, TN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Hamilton County, TN include Ivy Inc., Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy and Chattanooga Preparatory School.
How many public charter schools are located in Hamilton County, TN?
6 public charter schools are located in Hamilton County, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County, TN?
Hamilton County, TN public charter schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public charter schools average of 91% (majority Black).

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