Best Knox County Public Charter Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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 score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public charter school average of 16%), and 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 (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Grades

Students

Rank: #11.

Emerald Academy

Charter School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
:

Bottom 50%

220 Carrick St
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 637-3227

Grades: K-8

| 458 students

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Knox County, TN

Knox County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Grades

Students

Byington Solway Career And Technical Education Center (Closed 2023)

Vocational School

2700 Byington Solway Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 693-3511

Grades: 9-12

| n/a students

Cedar Bluff Intermediate (Closed 2010)

709 North Cedar Bluff Rd
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 539-7852

Grades: 3-5

| 521 students

The Center School (Closed 2007)

101 East Fifth Av
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-5081

Grades: 9-12

| 95 students

Karns Annex Alternative School (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

8109 Beaver Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 470-2134

Grades: PK-12

| 57 students

Karns Intermediate (Closed 2005)

8108 Beaver Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7772

Grades: 3-5

| 570 students

Kcs Virtual Elementary School (Closed 2023)

600 N. Chilhowee Dr
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 622-3902

Grades: 1-5

| 119 students

Kcs Virtual High School (Closed 2023)

2925 Gray Hendrix Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 622-3902

Grades: 9-12

| 223 students

Kcs Virtual Middle School (Closed 2023)

2925 Gray Hendrix Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 622-3902

Grades: 6-8

| 141 students

Knox County Adult High School (Closed 2023)

101 East 5th Av, Room 308
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-3713

Grades: 9-12

| 271 students

Lincoln Park Technology And Trade Center (Closed 2024)

535 Chicamauga Ave
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 689-1454

Grades: 9-12

| n/a students

Mckeesport Avts (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

501 South 21st St
Knoxville, TN 37916
(865) 594-5035

Grades: Inquire with school

| 101 students

North Knox Career And Technical Education Center (Closed 2023)

Vocational School

7411 Ledgerwood Dr
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7576

Grades: 9-12

| n/a students

Tennessee Middle School For The Deaf (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

2725 Island Home Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500

Grades: 6-8

| 36 students

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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