For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,522 students in 38118, TN.
The top ranked public charter schools in 38118, TN are Memphis Merit Academy, Memphis School Of Excellence and Wooddale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 38118 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Tennessee public charter school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 21% statewide average). Charter schools in 38118, TN have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 38118, TN Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Memphis Merit Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4775 American Way
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 617-3690
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 617-3690
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
Memphis School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4921 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 425-2932
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 425-2932
Grades: 6-12
| 562 students
Rank: #33.
Wooddale Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3467 Castleman St
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 730-4086
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 730-4086
Grades: 6-8
| 552 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cornerstone Prep School
Charter School
5221 Cottonwood Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-3640
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-3640
Grades: K-1
| 53 students
38118, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2601 Ketchum Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-5006
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-5006
Grades: 6-8
| 302 students
3001 S Goodlett St
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2510
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2510
Grades: PK-7
| n/a students
3237 Knight Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2514
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2514
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 38118, TN?
The top ranked public charter schools in 38118, TN include Memphis Merit Academy, Memphis School Of Excellence and Wooddale Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in 38118?
4 public charter schools are located in 38118.
What is the racial composition of students in 38118?
38118 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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