Charter schools in Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis has 63 public charter schools with reported enrollment of 23,624 students. Of these, 37 offer elementary grades, 31 middle grades, and 15 high school grades.

Schools: 63
Reported students: 23,624
Median students per teacher: —
Virtual schools: 0

2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 63 of 63 schools; student–teacher ratios for 0; format for 63. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.

Compare public charter schools in Memphis

School	Grades	Students	Per teacher	Format
Arrow Academy of ExcellenceElementaryMemphis-Shelby County Schools	K–5	76	—	In person
Aurora Collegiate AcademyElementaryMemphis-Shelby County Schools	Pre-K–5	340	—	In person
Beacon College PreparatoryElementaryMemphis-Shelby County Schools	K–5	321	—	In person
Believe Memphis Academy Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleMemphis-Shelby County Schools	K–8	467	—	In person
Bluff City High SchoolHighTennessee Public Charter School Commission	9–12	514	—	In person
Circles Of Success Learning AcademyElementaryMemphis-Shelby County Schools	K–5	195	—	In person
City University School Girls PreparatoryMiddleMemphis-Shelby County Schools	6–8	94	—	In person
City University School of IndependenceHighMemphis-Shelby County Schools	9–12	13	—	In person
City University School Of Liberal ArtsHighMemphis-Shelby County Schools	9–12	179	—	In person
Compass Community School Berclair CampusElementaryMiddleMemphis-Shelby County Schools	K–8	231	—	In person
Compass Community School Binghampton CampusElementaryMiddleMemphis-Shelby County Schools	K–8	201	—	In person
Compass Community School Frayser CampusElementaryMiddleMemphis-Shelby County Schools	K–8	200	—	In person
Compass Community School Hickory Hill CampusElementaryMiddleMemphis-Shelby County Schools	K–8	241	—	In person
Compass Community School Midtown CampusHighMemphis-Shelby County Schools	9–12	373	—	In person
Compass Community School Orange Mound CampusElementaryMiddleMemphis-Shelby County Schools	K–8	203	—	In person
Cornerstone Prep - LesterElementaryTennessee Public Charter School Commission	Pre-K–5	354	—	In person
Cornerstone Prep Denver CampusElementaryTennessee Public Charter School Commission	Pre-K–5	657	—	In person
Cornerstone Prep SchoolElementaryTennessee Public Charter School Commission	K–2	85	—	In person
Crosstown High SchoolHighMemphis-Shelby County Schools	9–12	520	—	In person
Freedom Prep Elementary - MillbranchElementaryMemphis-Shelby County Schools	K–5	495	—	In person
Freedom Prep Elementary - ParkroseElementaryMemphis-Shelby County Schools	Pre-K–5	386	—	In person
Freedom Prep Middle - BrownleeMiddleHighMemphis-Shelby County Schools	6–12	335	—	In person
Freedom Preparatory Academy FlagshipMiddleHighMemphis-Shelby County Schools	6–12	692	—	In person
Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleMemphis-Shelby County Schools	K–8	406	—	In person
Hillcrest High SchoolHighAchievement School District	9–12	476	—	In person
Journey Coleman K-8ElementaryMiddleMemphis-Shelby County Schools	K–8	629	—	In person
Journey East AcademyElementaryMiddleMemphis-Shelby County Schools	K–8	376	—	In person
KIPP Memphis Collegiate ElementaryElementaryMemphis-Shelby County Schools	K–5	381	—	In person
KIPP Memphis Collegiate High SchoolHighMemphis-Shelby County Schools	9–12	346	—	In person
KIPP Memphis Collegiate MiddleMiddleMemphis-Shelby County Schools	6–8	301	—	In person
Kirby Middle SchoolMiddleAchievement School District	6–8	402	—	In person
Leadership Preparatory Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleMemphis-Shelby County Schools	K–8	462	—	In person
Lester PrepMiddleTennessee Public Charter School Commission	6–8	204	—	In person
LibertasElementaryMiddleTennessee Public Charter School Commission	Pre-K–6	576	—	In person
Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/HighMiddleHighMemphis-Shelby County Schools	6–12	667	—	In person
Memphis Business Academy Elementary SchoolElementaryMemphis-Shelby County Schools	Pre-K–5	322	—	In person
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary SchoolElementaryMemphis-Shelby County Schools	Pre-K–5	183	—	In person
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle SchoolMiddleMemphis-Shelby County Schools	6–8	75	—	In person
Memphis Business Academy High SchoolHighMemphis-Shelby County Schools	9–12	521	—	In person
Memphis Business Academy MiddleMiddleMemphis-Shelby County Schools	6–8	399	—	In person
Memphis College PreparatoryElementaryMemphis-Shelby County Schools	K–5	227	—	In person
Memphis Delta PreparatoryElementaryMemphis-Shelby County Schools	K–5	351	—	In person
Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleMemphis-Shelby County Schools	5–8	306	—	In person
Memphis Merit AcademyElementaryMiddleMemphis-Shelby County Schools	K–8	424	—	In person
Memphis Rise AcademyMiddleHighMemphis-Shelby County Schools	6–12	753	—	In person
Memphis School of ExcellenceMiddleHighMemphis-Shelby County Schools	6–12	575	—	In person
Memphis School of Excellence ElementaryElementaryMemphis-Shelby County Schools	Pre-K–5	420	—	In person
Memphis STEM AcademyElementaryMemphis-Shelby County Schools	Pre-K–5	276	—	In person
Perea Elementary SchoolElementaryMemphis-Shelby County Schools	Pre-K–5	393	—	In person
Power Center Academy Elementary - SoutheastElementaryMemphis-Shelby County Schools	K–5	423	—	In person
Power Center Academy Elementary SchoolElementaryMemphis-Shelby County Schools	K–5	703	—	In person
Power Center Academy High SchoolHighMemphis-Shelby County Schools	9–12	671	—	In person
Power Center Academy MiddleMiddleMemphis-Shelby County Schools	6–8	451	—	In person
Power Center Academy Middle - SoutheastMiddleMemphis-Shelby County Schools	6–8	323	—	In person
Promise AcademyElementaryMemphis-Shelby County Schools	Pre-K–5	282	—	In person
Promise Academy Spring HillElementaryTennessee Public Charter School Commission	Pre-K–5	422	—	In person
Soulsville Charter SchoolMiddleHighMemphis-Shelby County Schools	6–12	651	—	In person
Southern Avenue Charter School Of Academic Excellence CreatiElementaryMemphis-Shelby County Schools	K–5	302	—	In person
Star AcademyElementaryMiddleMemphis-Shelby County Schools	K–8	400	—	In person
Veritas College PreparatoryMiddleMemphis-Shelby County Schools	6–8	137	—	In person
Vision Preparatory Charter SchoolElementaryMemphis-Shelby County Schools	Pre-K–5	421	—	In person
Westside MiddleMiddleMemphis-Shelby County Schools	6–8	281	—	In person
Wooddale Middle SchoolMiddleAchievement School District	6–8	534	—	In person

About this Memphis charter school list

This page lists open public charter schools reported in the NCES Common Core of Data for 2024–25. Counts describe the dataset, not school quality or current seat availability. Confirm programs, admissions, and enrollment directly with each school.

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Frequently asked questions about charter schools in Memphis

How many charter schools are in Memphis, TN?

Memphis has 63 public charter schools in the 2024–25 federal data. Reported enrollment totals 23,624 students across 63 schools reporting enrollment.

How do I compare charter schools near Memphis?

Use the table to compare grades, enrollment, students per teacher, and in-person or virtual format. Open a school page for its address, phone number, map, and nearby schools.

Are there charter elementary, middle, or high schools in Memphis?

The data identifies 37 schools offering elementary grades, 31 offering middle grades, and 15 offering high school grades. A school can appear in more than one group.

Which is the best charter school in Memphis?

This directory does not rank schools. The best fit depends on a student’s needs, and families should compare programs, admissions, commute, current performance information, and other priorities directly with each school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.