Charter Elementary Schools in Tennessee
Tennessee has 74 public charter schools offering elementary grades (K–5) in the 2024–25 federal data, located in 11 cities.
- Charter elementary schools
- 74
- Students at these schools
- 29,834
- Median students per teacher
- —
- Virtual schools
- 0
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 74 of 74 schools; student–teacher ratios for 0; format for 74. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Charter elementary schools in Tennessee by city
Memphis37
- Arrow Academy of Excellence · K–5
- Aurora Collegiate Academy · Pre-K–5
- Beacon College Preparatory · K–5
- Believe Memphis Academy Charter School · K–8
- Circles Of Success Learning Academy · K–5
- Compass Community School Berclair Campus · K–8
- Compass Community School Binghampton Campus · K–8
- Compass Community School Frayser Campus · K–8
- Compass Community School Hickory Hill Campus · K–8
- Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus · K–8
- Cornerstone Prep - Lester · Pre-K–5
- Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus · Pre-K–5
- Cornerstone Prep School · K–2
- Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch · K–5
- Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose · Pre-K–5
- Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School · K–8
- Journey Coleman K-8 · K–8
- Journey East Academy · K–8
- KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary · K–5
- Leadership Preparatory Charter School · K–8
- Libertas · Pre-K–6
- Memphis Business Academy Elementary School · Pre-K–5
- Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School · Pre-K–5
- Memphis College Preparatory · K–5
- Memphis Delta Preparatory · K–5
- Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School · 5–8
- Memphis Merit Academy · K–8
- Memphis School of Excellence Elementary · Pre-K–5
- Memphis STEM Academy · Pre-K–5
- Perea Elementary School · Pre-K–5
- Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast · K–5
- Power Center Academy Elementary School · K–5
- Promise Academy · Pre-K–5
- Promise Academy Spring Hill · Pre-K–5
- Southern Avenue Charter School Of Academic Excellence Creati · K–5
- Star Academy · K–8
- Vision Preparatory Charter School · Pre-K–5
Nashville22
- Aventura Community Schools · K–8
- East End Preparatory School · K–8
- Explore Community School · K–8
- KIPP Academy Nashville · 5–8
- KIPP Kirkpatrick Elementary School · K–4
- KIPP Nashville College Prep · 5–8
- KIPP Nashville College Prep Elementary · K–4
- LEAD Cameron · 5–8
- LEAD Neely's Bend · 5–8
- LEAD Southeast · 5–12
- Liberty Collegiate Academy · 5–8
- Nashville Classical East · K–8
- Nashville Classical West · K–1
- Nashville Collegiate Prep · K–8
- Nashville Prep · 5–8
- Purpose Prep · K–5
- Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary · K–5
- Rocketship United · K–4
- STEM Prep Academy · 5–8
- Tennessee Nature Academy · 5–7
- Valor Flagship Academy · 5–12
- Valor Voyager Academy · 5–8
Cordova1
Knoxville1
- Emerald Academy · K–8
LaVergne1
Madison1
Murfreesboro1
Smyrna1
Soddy Daisy1
About this Tennessee elementary school list
Schools are included when their reported grade span overlaps K–5, so a K–8 or K–12 school can appear on more than one grade-level list. This factual list does not rank school quality or show current seat availability. Confirm grades, programs, and admissions directly with each school.
Charter elementary schools in Tennessee: common questions
How many charter elementary schools are in Tennessee?
The 2024–25 federal data lists 74 open public charter schools in Tennessee offering at least one grade from K–5, located in 11 cities.
How do I find charter elementary schools near me in Tennessee?
Browse the city groups on this page, or use the school search with your location, city, or ZIP code and the elementary grade-level filter.
Are charter elementary schools in Tennessee free?
Charter schools are public schools, so they do not charge tuition for public K–12 grades. Some schools may charge fees for items such as uniforms, activities, or before- and after-school care, so confirm costs with each school.
Are there online charter elementary schools in Tennessee?
No charter schools offering elementary grades in Tennessee report a virtual format in the 2024–25 federal data. Confirm current options with each school.
Does this page rank the best charter elementary schools in Tennessee?
No. This directory does not rank schools or accept paid placement. Compare the reported facts, then confirm programs, admissions, and current performance information directly with each school.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.