For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 3,219 students in 38127, TN.
The top ranked public charter schools in 38127, TN are Memphis Stem Academy, Memphis Business Academy Elementary School and Compass Community School Frayser Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 38127 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Tennessee public charter school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 21% statewide average). Charter schools in 38127, TN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public charter school average of 91% (majority Black).
Best 38127, TN Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Compass Community School Frayser Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3690 Thomas St
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 358-7431
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 358-7431
Grades: K-8
| 204 students
Rank: #44.
Memphis Business Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3306 Overton Crossing
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 357-8680
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 357-8680
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #55.
Westside Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3389 Dawn Dr
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 440-4011
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 440-4011
Grades: 6-8
| 299 students
Rank: #66.
Martin Luther King Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Dellwood Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 567-9224
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 567-9224
Grades: 9-12
| 491 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
38127, Tennessee 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3777 Edenburg Dr
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3920
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3920
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1662 Dabbs Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3926
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3926
Grades: PK-5
| 154 students
1662 Dabbs Av
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3926
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3926
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
1602 Dellwood
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3840
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3840
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
1530 Dellwood
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3880
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3880
Grades: 9-12
| 550 students
2342 Clifton
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3940
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3940
Grades: PK-6
| 472 students
Pathways In Education - Tn (Closed 2024)
Charter School
3156 N. Thomas Street
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 353-4999
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 353-4999
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
3389 Dawn Dr
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 357-3700
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 357-3700
Grades: 7-12
| 557 students
3389 Dawn Dr
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3700
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3700
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 38127, TN?
The top ranked public charter schools in 38127, TN include Memphis Stem Academy, Memphis Business Academy Elementary School and Compass Community School Frayser Campus.
How many public charter schools are located in 38127?
8 public charter schools are located in 38127.
What is the racial composition of students in 38127?
38127 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public charter schools average of 91% (majority Black).
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