For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public charter schools in Rutherford County, TN.
Best Public Charter Schools in Rutherford County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
American Classical Academy Rutherford
Charter School
2 Ingram Blvd
La Vergne, TN 37086
(615) 893-5812
La Vergne, TN 37086
(615) 893-5812
Gr: K-5 | 195 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Rutherford Collegiate Prep
Charter School
4420 Manson Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 600-4713
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 600-4713
Gr: K-6 | 435 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Springs Public Schools Tennessee Empower Academy
Charter School
198 Culbertson St
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 237-7170
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 237-7170
Gr: K-5 | 178 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rutherford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1303 Jones Bl
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 895-2904
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 895-2904
Gr: K-2 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
1165 Middle Tennessee Bl
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-5279
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-5279
Gr: PK
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