Best Knoxville Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 542 students in Knoxville, TN.

The top-ranked public charter school in Knoxville, TN is Emerald Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Knoxville, TN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Tennessee public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 23% statewide average). Charter schools in Knoxville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public charter school average of 90% (majority Black).