For the 2024-25 school year, there are 78 public charter schools serving 27,134 students in Shelby County, TN.
The top ranked public charter schools in Shelby County, TN are Pathways In Education - Tn, Pathways In Education - Whitehaven and Crosstown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, TN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Tennessee public charter school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 21% statewide average). Charter schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public charter school average of 91% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Shelby County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pathways In Education - Tn
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3156 N. Thomas Street
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 353-4999
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 353-4999
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: #22.
Pathways In Education - Whitehaven
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4701 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 433-9422
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 433-9422
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: #33.
Crosstown High School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1365 Tower Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 401-5500
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 401-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 473 students
Rank: #44.
Memphis Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2180 Frayser Blvd
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 708-3001
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 708-3001
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
Rank: #55.
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4443 S. Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 505-0551
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 505-0551
Grades: K-4
| 95 students
Rank: #66.
Memphis Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5221 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 379-5750
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 379-5750
Grades: 6-12
| 766 students
Rank: #77.
Memphis Business Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1082 Berclair
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 591-7267
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 591-7267
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #88.
Compass Community School Hickory Hill Campus
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3572 Emerald
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 546-9928
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 546-9928
Grades: K-8
| 255 students
Rank: #99.
Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8350 Macon Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 707-8146
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 707-8146
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #1010.
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
| 86 students
Rank: #1111.
Journey East Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6870 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 567-7086
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 567-7086
Grades: K-8
| 347 students
Rank: #1212.
Compass Community School Midtown Campus
Charter School
(Math: 9% | 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
Grades: 7-12
| 331 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2718 Lamar Ave
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 743-6700
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 743-6700
Grades: K-8
| 200 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Memphis School Of Excellence Cordova
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8360 Macon Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 421-6825
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 421-6825
Grades: 6-12
| 295 students
Rank: #1515.
Promise Academy - Spring Hill
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3796 Frayser-raleigh Rd
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 324-4456
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 324-4456
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4443 S. Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 505-0551
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 505-0551
Grades: 6-8
| 51 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Memphis Merit Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4775 American Way
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 617-3690
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 617-3690
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
Rank: #1818.
Aurora Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4841 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-4615
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-4615
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Rank: #1919.
Southern Avenue Charter School Of Academic Excellence Creati
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2221 Democrat Rd
Memphis, TN 38132
(901) 743-7335
Memphis, TN 38132
(901) 743-7335
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #2020.
City University School Of Liberal Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1475 E. Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-2219
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-2219
Grades: 9-12
| 227 students
Rank: #2121.
Promise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1346 Bryan St
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 324-4456
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 324-4456
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #2222.
Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3750 Millbranch Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 538-9500
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 538-9500
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #2323.
Leadership Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4190 Elliston Rd
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 512-4495
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 512-4495
Grades: K-8
| 419 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Compass Community School Binghampton Campus
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2540 Hale Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 866-9084
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 866-9084
Grades: K-8
| 207 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8146 E Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 352-6226
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 352-6226
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #2626.
Circles Of Success Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
867 South Parkway East
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 322-7978
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 322-7978
Grades: K-5
| 217 students
Rank: #2727.
Memphis School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4921 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 425-2932
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 425-2932
Grades: 6-12
| 526 students
Rank: #2828.
Memphis Business Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3306 Overton Crossing
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 257-2708
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 257-2708
Grades: 6-8
| 390 students
Rank: #2929.
Power Center Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5390 Mendenhall Square Mall
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 310-1331
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 310-1331
Grades: 9-12
| 706 students
Rank: #3030.
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
| 830 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 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
Grades: K-8
| 231 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Compass Community School Frayser Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3690 Thomas St
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 358-7431
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 358-7431
Grades: K-8
| 210 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Veritas College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Dunn Ave
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 526-1900
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 526-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 144 students
Rank: #3434.
Memphis Business Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3306 Overton Crossing
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 357-8680
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 357-8680
Grades: 9-12
| 510 students
Rank: #3535.
Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3240 James Rd
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 387-5050
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 387-5050
Grades: K-7
| 285 students
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Shelby County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2601 Ketchum Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-5006
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-5006
Grades: 6-8
| 302 students
111 South Highland #291
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 300-0813
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 300-0813
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1299 E. Mclemore Ave
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 262-2008
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 262-2008
Grades: 5
| n/a students
4841 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-4615
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-4615
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
5905 Grosvenor
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 684-2128
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 684-2128
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
4734 Shadowlawn Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 373-2654
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 373-2654
Grades: 9
| 753 students
1555 Mcalister Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 396-2800
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 396-2800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4100 Ross Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 730-8157
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 730-8157
Grades: 9-12
| 566 students
3777 Edenburg Dr
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3920
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3920
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
951 Chelsea
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) -23-6-01
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) -23-6-01
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
943 J. W. Williams La
Memphis, TN 38105
(901) 416-3206
Memphis, TN 38105
(901) 416-3206
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
1591 Pennsylvania
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7594
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7594
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
2140 Charjean Rd
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-5016
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-5016
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1475 E. Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-2219
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-2219
Grades: 6-8
| 88 students
3210 Raleighmillington Rd
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-4306
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-4306
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
1662 Dabbs Av
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3926
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3926
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
1560 Drew Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8140
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8140
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
2230 Corry Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7804
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7804
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
2109 Howell
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4524
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4524
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6164
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6164
Grades: K-5
| 205 students
8800 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 509-6190
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 509-6190
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
8146 E Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 751-7122
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 751-7122
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
1880 Prospect
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 331-3436
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 331-3436
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
8146 E. Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 751-7122
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 751-7122
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Grades: 6-9
| 128 students
1500 Dunn Av
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-7816
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-7816
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
4943 West Union Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8165
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8165
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
3782 Jackson Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4250
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4250
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
East Career Technology Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3206 Poplar
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6200
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6200
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
4950 Fairley Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8080
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8080
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
3389 Dawn Dr
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 416-3700
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 416-3700
Grades: 9
| 112 students
1602 Dellwood
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3840
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3840
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
1530 Dellwood
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3880
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3880
Grades: 9-12
| 550 students
778 Parkrose
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 881-1149
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 881-1149
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
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What are the top ranked public charter schools in Shelby County, TN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Shelby County, TN include Pathways In Education - Tn, Pathways In Education - Whitehaven and Crosstown High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Shelby County?
78 public charter schools are located in Shelby County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby County public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public charter schools average of 91% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Shelby County include: Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle School vs. Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School, Kipp Memphis Academy Middle School vs. Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle School, Memphis Business Academy High School vs. Memphis Business Academy Elementary School
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