For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 458 students in Knox County, TN.
The top-ranked public charter school in Knox County, TN is Emerald Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, TN public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Tennessee public charter school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 21% statewide average). Charter schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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 Knox County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerald Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 Carrick St
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 637-3227
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 637-3227
Gr: K-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Knox County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Byington Solway Career And Technical Education Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2700 Byington Solway Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 693-3511
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 693-3511
Gr: 9-12
709 North Cedar Bluff Rd
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 539-7852
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 539-7852
Gr: 3-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
101 East Fifth Av
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-5081
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-5081
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Karns Annex Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
8109 Beaver Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 470-2134
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 470-2134
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
8108 Beaver Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7772
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7772
Gr: 3-5 | 570 students
600 N. Chilhowee Dr
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 622-3902
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 622-3902
Gr: 1-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
2925 Gray Hendrix Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 622-3902
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 622-3902
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
2925 Gray Hendrix Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 622-3902
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 622-3902
Gr: 6-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
101 East 5th Av, Room 308
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-3713
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-3713
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 271:1
535 Chicamauga Ave
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 689-1454
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 689-1454
Gr: 9-12
Mckeesport Avts (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
501 South 21st St
Knoxville, TN 37916
(865) 594-5035
Knoxville, TN 37916
(865) 594-5035
Gr: Inquire with school | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
North Knox Career And Technical Education Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
7411 Ledgerwood Dr
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7576
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7576
Gr: 9-12
Tennessee Middle School For The Deaf (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2725 Island Home Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Knox County, TN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Knox County, TN include Emerald Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Knox County?
1 public charter schools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public charter schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public charter schools average of 91% (majority Black).
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