Top 10 Best Tennessee Online Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 20 online public schools serving 5,260 students in Tennessee.
Tennessee online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
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Best Online Public Schools in Tennessee (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hickman County Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
115 Murphree Ave
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-3391
Grades: 3-12
| 7 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
351 Stumpy Ln
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 453-3400
Grades: 4-12
| 129 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Tennessee Online Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
615 Mlk Jr. Blvd
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 652-9451
Grades: 6-12
| 203 students
Rank: #44.
Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
530 Mulberry Ave, Suite 2
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3267
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
Rank: #55.
Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2002 Indian Ridge Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-4900
Grades: 3-12
| 65 students
Rank: #66.
E B Wilson
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
695 E Main St Rd
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 451-5417
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
Rank: #77.
Polk Innovative Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
131 Stephens St
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0471
Grades: K-12
| 68 students
Rank: #88.
Bradley County Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2369 Parker Street Ne, Unit 10
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 709-8414
Grades: 3-12
| 174 students
Rank: #99.
Carter County Online Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Academy St
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-2407
Grades: 4-12
| 99 students
Rank: #1010.
Putnam County Vital
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 E. Spring St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 372-2368
Grades: K-12
| 301 students
Rank: #1111.
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
117 Edenway Dr
White House, TN 37188
(615) 581-7204
Grades: 9-12
| 1,489 students
Rank: #1212.
Roane County Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3096 Roane State Hwy
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 717-5443
Grades: K-12
| 52 students
Rank: #1313.
Hamilton County Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3074 Hickory Valley Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 209-8804
Grades: K-12
| 337 students
Rank: #1414.
Virtual Academy Of Maury County
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Bridge St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 381-1468
Grades: 7-12
| 56 students
Rank: #1515.
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
117 Edenway Dr
White House, TN 37188
(615) 235-3672
Grades: K-8
| 1,478 students
Rank: #1616.
Henry County Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
937 Pioneer Rd
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 243-7114
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
Rank: #1717.
Memphis Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3237 Knight Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-0115
Grades: 4-12
| 486 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Academy At Old Cockrill
Magnet School
610 49th Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-2294
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Academy At Opry Mills
Magnet School
433 Opry Mills Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 687-4028
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Cleveland Goal Academy
Magnet School
209 Sunset Dr
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 476-0699
Grades: K-12
| 14 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many online public schools are offered in Tennessee?
20 online public schools are available for Tennessee students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in Tennessee?
Tennessee online public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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