For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,560 students in 38104, TN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 38104, TN are Crosstown High School, Compass Community School Midtown Campus and Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 38104 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Tennessee public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 23% statewide average). Charter schools in 38104, TN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public charter school average of 90% (majority Black).
Best 38104, TN Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crosstown High School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1365 Tower Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 401-5505
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 401-5505
Gr: 9-12 | 520 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Compass Community School Midtown Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
61 N. Mclean Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 276-1221
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 276-1221
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1254 Jefferson Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 333-1580
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 333-1580
Gr: 6-12 | 667 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 38104, TN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 38104, TN include Crosstown High School, Compass Community School Midtown Campus and Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high.
How many public charter schools are located in 38104?
3 public charter schools are located in 38104.
What is the racial composition of students in 38104?
38104 public charter schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public charter schools average of 90% (majority Black).
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