For the 2025 school year, there are 17 charter public preschools serving 5,893 students in Tennessee.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public preschools in Tennessee are Montessori Elementary At Highland Park, Memphis Stem Academy and Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tennessee charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public Preschools in Tennessee (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montessori Elementary At Highland Park
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 S. Hawthorne St
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 702-7230
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 702-7230
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
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: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #33.
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: PK-5
| 174 students
Rank: #44.
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: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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
| 266 students
Rank: #77.
Journey Coleman School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3210 Raleigh-millington Rd
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 567-7068
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 567-7068
Grades: PK-8
| 630 students
Rank: #88.
Vision Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
260 Joubert Ave
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 775-1018
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 775-1018
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #99.
Perea Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Vollintine Ave
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 203-6420
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 203-6420
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #1010.
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
320 Carpenter St
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-3640
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-3640
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
951 Chelsea Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 236-0105
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 236-0105
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
90 West Olive St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7874
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7874
Grades: PK-5
| 121 students
Rank: #1313.
Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
778 Parkrose Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 538-9500
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 538-9500
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus
Charter School
1940 Frayser Blvd
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3936
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3936
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: n/an/a
Libertas
Charter School
3777 Edenburg Dr
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 609-3611
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 609-3611
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nashville Classical West
Charter School
1015 Davidson Dr
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 538-5841
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 538-5841
Grades: K
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
Promise Academy Spring Hill
Charter School
3796 Frayser Raleigh Rd
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 324-4456
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 324-4456
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public preschools in Tennessee?
The top ranked charter public preschools in Tennessee include Montessori Elementary At Highland Park, Memphis Stem Academy and Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School.
How many charter public preschools are located in Tennessee?
17 charter public preschools are located in Tennessee.
What is the racial composition of students in Tennessee?
Tennessee charter public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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