For the 2025 school year, there are 17 charter public preschools serving 5,893 students in Tennessee.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public preschools in Tennessee are Memphis Stem Academy, Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School and Montessori Elementary At Highland Park. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tennessee charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public Preschools in Tennessee (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memphis Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2180 Frayser Blvd
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 708-3001
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 708-3001
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4443 S. Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 505-0551
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 505-0551
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Montessori Elementary At Highland Park
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 S. Hawthorne St
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 702-7230
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 702-7230
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Memphis Business Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1082 Berclair
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 591-7267
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 591-7267
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Promise Academy - Spring Hill
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Promise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1346 Bryan St
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 324-4456
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 324-4456
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Vision Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
260 Joubert Ave
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 775-1018
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 775-1018
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #88.
Journey Coleman School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3210 Raleigh-millington Rd
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 567-7068
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 567-7068
Gr: PK-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Perea Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Vollintine Ave
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 203-6420
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 203-6420
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #1010.
Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
90 West Olive St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7874
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7874
Gr: PK-5 | 121 students
Rank: #1111.
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
320 Carpenter St
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-3640
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-3640
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students
Rank: #1212.
Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
951 Chelsea Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 236-0105
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 236-0105
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 245:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
778 Parkrose Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 538-9500
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 538-9500
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus
Charter School
1940 Frayser Blvd
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3936
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3936
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Libertas
Charter School
3777 Edenburg Dr
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 609-3611
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 609-3611
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Nashville Classical West
Charter School
1015 Davidson Dr
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 538-5841
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 538-5841
Gr: K | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Promise Academy Spring Hill
Charter School
3796 Frayser Raleigh Rd
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 324-4456
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 324-4456
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public preschools in Tennessee?
The top ranked charter public preschools in Tennessee include Memphis Stem Academy, Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School and Montessori Elementary At Highland Park.
How many charter public preschools are located in Tennessee?
17 charter public preschools are located in Tennessee.
What is the racial composition of students in Tennessee?
Tennessee charter public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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