For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,324 students in 38122, TN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 38122, TN are Memphis Rise Academy, Aurora Collegiate Academy and Compass Community School Berclair Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 38122 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 23% statewide average). Charter schools in 38122, TN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public charter school average of 90% (majority Black).
Best 38122, TN Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memphis Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5221 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 379-5750
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 379-5750
Gr: 6-12 | 753 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Aurora Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4841 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-4615
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-4615
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Compass Community School Berclair Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3880 Forrest
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 323-2162
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 323-2162
Gr: K-8 | 231 students Minority enrollment: 98%
38122, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
968 North Mendenhall
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 684-2132
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 684-2132
Gr: K-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
920 North Highland
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6100
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6100
Gr: 7-12 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 38122, TN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 38122, TN include Memphis Rise Academy, Aurora Collegiate Academy and Compass Community School Berclair Campus.
How many public charter schools are located in 38122?
3 public charter schools are located in 38122.
What is the racial composition of students in 38122?
38122 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public charter schools average of 90% (majority Black).
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