Best Knox County Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 448 students in Knox County, TN.
The top ranked public charter school in Knox County, TN is Emerald Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, TN public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public charter school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 21% statewide average). Charter schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public charter school average of 91% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Knox County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emerald Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Carrick St
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 249-7223
Grades: K-8
| 448 students
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Knox County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2700 Byington Solway Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 693-3511
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
709 North Cedar Bluff Rd
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 539-7852
Grades: 3-5
| 521 students
101 East Fifth Av
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-5081
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
8109 Beaver Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 470-2134
Grades: PK-12
| 57 students
8108 Beaver Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7772
Grades: 3-5
| 570 students
101 East 5th Av, Room 308
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-3713
Grades: 9-12
| 271 students
Mckeesport Avts (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
501 South 21st St
Knoxville, TN 37916
(865) 594-5035
Grades: Inquire with school
| 101 students
7411 Ledgerwood Dr
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7576
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1725 Delaware Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 594-3632
Grades: PK-1
| 216 students
2725 Island Home Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 36 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Knox County, TN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Knox County, TN include Emerald Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Knox County?
1 public charter schools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public charter schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public charter schools average of 91% (majority Black).

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