For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 3,261 students in 38115, TN.
The top ranked public charter schools in 38115, TN are Compass Community School Hickory Hill Campus, Journey East Academy and Power Center Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 38115 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Tennessee public charter school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 21% statewide average). Charter schools in 38115, TN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public charter school average of 91% (majority Black).
Best 38115, TN Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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) 546-9926
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 546-9926
Grades: K-8
| 254 students
Rank: #22.
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-5
| 329 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 673 students
Rank: #44.
Power Center Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3540 S. Mendenhall St
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 310-2999
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 310-2999
Grades: K-5
| 712 students
Rank: #55.
Power Center Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5449 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 333-6874
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 333-6874
Grades: 6-8
| 449 students
Rank: #66.
Bluff City High School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Ross Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 730-8157
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 730-8157
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Rank: #77.
Kirby Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6670 E Raines Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 730-8169
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 730-8169
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
38115, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4100 Ross Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 730-8157
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 730-8157
Grades: 9-12
| 566 students
5396 Mendenhall Square Mall
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-5120
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-5120
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 38115, TN?
The top ranked public charter schools in 38115, TN include Compass Community School Hickory Hill Campus, Journey East Academy and Power Center Academy High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 38115?
7 public charter schools are located in 38115.
What is the racial composition of students in 38115?
38115 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public charter schools average of 91% (majority Black).
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