For the 2024 school year, there are 33 charter public high schools serving 15,700 students in Tennessee.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public high schools in Tennessee are Valor Flagship Academy, Pathways In Education - Tn and Stem Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tennessee charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Tennessee charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Memphis Of Science Engineering Middle/high, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public High Schools in Tennessee (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valor Flagship Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4527 Nolensville Pike
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Grades: 5-12
| 1,360 students
Rank: #22.
Pathways In Education - Tn
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3156 N. Thomas Street
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 353-4999
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 353-4999
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: #33.
Stem Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1252 Foster Ave
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 921-2200
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 921-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
Rank: #44.
Knowledge Academies High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5320 Hickory Hollow Pkwy
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 810-8370
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 810-8370
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Rank: #55.
Crosstown High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1365 Tower Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 401-5505
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 401-5505
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Rank: #66.
Ivy Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8520 Dayton Pike
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
(423) 305-7494
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
(423) 305-7494
Grades: 6-12
| 436 students
Rank: #77.
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1802 Bailey Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 702-7230
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 702-7230
Grades: 6-12
| 357 students
Rank: #88.
Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
123 Douglas Ave
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Grades: 9-12
| 472 students
Rank: #99.
Memphis Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5221 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 379-5750
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 379-5750
Grades: 6-12
| 759 students
Rank: #1010.
Republic High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3307 Brick Church Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 921-6620
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 921-6620
Grades: 9-12
| 656 students
Rank: #1111.
Lead Southeast
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
531 Metroplex Dr
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 800-6814
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 800-6814
Grades: 5-12
| 843 students
Rank: #1212.
Chattanooga Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1849 Union Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 602-7737
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 602-7737
Grades: 6-12
| 296 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Compass Community School Midtown Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
61 N. Mclean Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 276-6700
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 276-6700
Grades: 7-12
| 293 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Lead Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2835 Brick Church Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 327-5422
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 327-5422
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
Rank: #1515.
Power Center High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5390 Mendenhall Square Mall
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 310-1331
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 310-1331
Grades: 9-12
| 652 students
Rank: #1616.
Pathways In Education - Whitehaven
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4701 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 433-9422
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 433-9422
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: #1717.
Memphis Business High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3306 Overton Crossing St
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 357-8680
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 357-8680
Grades: 9-12
| 552 students
Rank: #1818.
Intrepid College Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5432 Bell Forge Lane East
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 200-0131
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 200-0131
Grades: 5-12
| 844 students
Rank: #1919.
Freedom Preparatory Flagship
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5132 Jonetta St
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 881-1149
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 881-1149
Grades: 6-12
| 828 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
City University School Of Liberal Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1475 E. Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Hillcrest High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4184 Graceland Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 730-4098
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 730-4098
Grades: 9-12
| 432 students
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Fairley High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4950 Fairley Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 730-8160
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 730-8160
Grades: 9-12
| 349 students
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2110 Howell Ave
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 791-9792
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 791-9792
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Martin Luther King Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Dellwood Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 567-9224
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 567-9224
Grades: 9-12
| 573 students
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Memphis Of Health Sciences High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3925 Chelsea Ave Extended
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 382-1441
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 382-1441
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
Rank: #2626.
Soulsville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1115 College St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 261-6366
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 261-6366
Grades: 6-12
| 654 students
Rank: #2727.
Memphis School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4921 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 367-7814
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 367-7814
Grades: 6-12
| 552 students
Rank: #2828.
Memphis Of Science Engineering Middle/high
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1254 Jefferson Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 333-1580
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 333-1580
Grades: 6-12
| 506 students
Rank: #2929.
Freedom Preparatory Whitehaven Middle At Brownlee Ca
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 425-2019
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 425-2019
Grades: 6-12
| 268 students
Rank: #3030.
The Excel Center Memphis
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2576 Thousand Oaks Cv
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 726-3100
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 726-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 460 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bluff City High School
Charter School
4100 Ross Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 730-8157
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 730-8157
Grades: 9-12
| 500 students
Rank: n/an/a
City University School Of Independence
Charter School
1475 East Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Memphis School Of Excellence Cordova
Charter School
8360 Macon Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 421-6789
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 421-6789
Grades: 6-12
| 197 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public high schools in Tennessee?
The top ranked charter public high schools in Tennessee include Valor Flagship Academy, Pathways In Education - Tn and Stem Prep High School.
How many charter public high schools are located in Tennessee?
33 charter public high schools are located in Tennessee.
What is the racial composition of students in Tennessee?
Tennessee charter public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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