For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,148 students in Charlotte, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Charlotte, TN are Charlotte Elementary School, Charlotte Middle School and New Directions Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlotte, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Charlotte have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Charlotte, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charlotte Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Humphries St
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-5803
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-5803
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #22.
Charlotte Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Humphries St
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6060
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6060
Grades: 6-8
| 446 students
Rank: #33.
New Directions Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Highway 48 North
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
Rank: #44.
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Hwy 48 N
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-6070
Grades: K-12
| 75 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Charlotte, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Charlotte, TN include Charlotte Elementary School, Charlotte Middle School and New Directions Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Charlotte?
4 public elementary schools are located in Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlotte?
Charlotte public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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