For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,595 students in 38116, TN.
The top ranked public charter schools in 38116, TN are City University School Girls Preparatory, Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship and Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 38116 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Tennessee public charter school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 21% statewide average). Charter schools in 38116, TN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public charter school average of 91% (majority Black).
Best 38116, TN Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
City University School Girls Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1475 East Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Grades: 6-8
| 100 students
Rank: #22.
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5132 Jonetta St, 6-8
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Grades: 6-12
| 723 students
Rank: #33.
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Grades: 6-12
| 317 students
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest High School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4184 Graceland Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 730-4098
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 730-4098
Grades: 9-12
| 441 students
Rank: n/an/a
City University School Of Independence
Charter School
1475 East Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
38116, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1555 Mcalister Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 396-2800
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 396-2800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6164
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6164
Grades: K-5
| 205 students
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Grades: 6-9
| 128 students
3866 Patte Ann
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3074
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3074
Grades: PK-6
| 374 students
3398 Graves Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3086
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3086
Grades: K-7
| 239 students
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3128
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3128
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
Pathways In Education - Whitehaven (Closed 2024)
Charter School
4701 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 433-9422
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 433-9422
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 38116, TN?
The top ranked public charter schools in 38116, TN include City University School Girls Preparatory, Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship and Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee.
How many public charter schools are located in 38116?
5 public charter schools are located in 38116.
What is the racial composition of students in 38116?
38116 public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public charter schools average of 91% (majority Black).
Recent Articles

Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.

Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.

What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.