For the 2025 school year, there are 123 charter public schools serving 46,399 students in Tennessee.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public schools in Tennessee are Valor Voyager Academy, Valor Flagship Academy and Purpose Prep. 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 16% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public Schools in Tennessee (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valor Voyager Academy
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4531 Nolensville Pike, Suite 1
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Grades: 5-8
| 513 students
Rank: #22.
Valor Flagship Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4527 Nollensville Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Grades: 5-12
| 1,403 students
Rank: #33.
Purpose Prep
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Venture Cir
Nashville, TN 37228
(615) 724-0705
Nashville, TN 37228
(615) 724-0705
Grades: K-5
| 419 students
Rank: #44.
Nashville Classical East
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 538-5841
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 538-5841
Grades: K-8
| 537 students
Rank: #55.
Montessori Elementary At Highland Park
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 S. Hawthorne St
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 702-7230
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 702-7230
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #66.
Kipp Antioch College Prep Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3655 Murfreesboro Pike
Antioch, TN 37013
(629) 208-7600
Antioch, TN 37013
(629) 208-7600
Grades: K-4
| 628 students
Rank: #77.
Kipp Antioch College Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3655 Murfreesboro Pike
Antioch, TN 37013
(629) 208-7525
Antioch, TN 37013
(629) 208-7525
Grades: 5-8
| 522 students
Rank: #88.
Crosstown High School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1365 Tower Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 401-5505
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 401-5505
Grades: 9-12
| 499 students
Rank: #99.
Memphis Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2180 Frayser Blvd
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 708-3001
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 708-3001
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #1010.
Ivy Academy Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8520 Dayton Pike
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
(423) 305-7494
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
(423) 305-7494
Grades: 6-12
| 470 students
Rank: #1111.
Liberty Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3515 Gallatin Rd
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 564-1974
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 564-1974
Grades: 5-8
| 267 students
Rank: #1212.
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1802 Bailey Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 702-7230
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 702-7230
Grades: 6-12
| 337 students
Rank: #1313.
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4443 S. Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 505-0551
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 505-0551
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
Rank: #1414.
Memphis Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5221 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 379-5750
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 379-5750
Grades: 6-12
| 755 students
Rank: #1515.
Smithson Craighead Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
730 Neely's Bend Rd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 228-9886
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 228-9886
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: #1616.
East End Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1460 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 630-7470
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 630-7470
Grades: K-8
| 756 students
Rank: #1717.
Nashville Prep
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 56th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 921-8440
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 921-8440
Grades: 5-8
| 211 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Memphis Business Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1082 Berclair
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 591-7267
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 591-7267
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Nashville Collegiate Prep
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1638 Bell Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 747-6059
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 747-6059
Grades: K-7
| 613 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Rocketship United
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 Plus Park Blvd
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 712-7499
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 712-7499
Grades: K-4
| 499 students
Rank: #2121.
Compass Community School Hickory Hill Campus
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3572 Emerald
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 546-9926
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 546-9926
Grades: K-8
| 254 students
Rank: #2222.
Explore Community School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
707 S 7th St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 784-8222
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 784-8222
Grades: K-8
| 560 students
Rank: #2323.
Kipp Nashville College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3410 Knight Dr
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Grades: 5-8
| 348 students
Rank: #2424.
Kipp Academy Nashville
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
123 Douglas Ave
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 514-6266
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 514-6266
Grades: 5-8
| 391 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Kipp Nashville College Prep Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3410 Knight Dr
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Grades: K-4
| 413 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8350 Macon Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 707-8146
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 707-8146
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
Rank: #2727.
City University School Girls Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1475 East Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Grades: 6-8
| 100 students
Rank: #2828.
Journey East Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6870 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 567-7086
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 567-7086
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #2929.
Emerald Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 Carrick St
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 637-3227
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 637-3227
Grades: K-8
| 458 students
Rank: #3030.
Compass Community School Midtown Campus
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
61 N. Mclean Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 276-1221
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 276-1221
Grades: 9-12
| 356 students
Rank: #3131.
Chattanooga Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1815 Union Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 602-7737
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 602-7737
Grades: 6-12
| 474 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2718 Lamar Ave
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 743-6700
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 743-6700
Grades: K-8
| 188 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Memphis School Of Excellence Cordova
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8360 Macon Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 421-6825
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 421-6825
Grades: 6-12
| 362 students
Rank: #3434.
Promise Academy - Spring Hill
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3796 Frayser-raleigh Rd
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 324-4456
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 324-4456
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #3535.
Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
123 Douglas Ave
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Grades: 9-12
| 467 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 Voyager Academy, Valor Flagship Academy and Purpose Prep.
How many charter public schools are located in Tennessee?
123 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 43% (majority Black).
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