For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 3,388 students in the neighborhood of Frayser, Memphis, TN.
The top ranked public charter schools in Frayser are Memphis Stem Academy, Memphis Business Academy Middle School and Compass Community School Frayser Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Frayser, Memphis, TN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Tennessee public charter school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 21% statewide average).
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 Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Frayser, Memphis, TN (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 Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3306 Overton Crossing
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 357-2708
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 357-2708
Grades: 6-8
| 426 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Frayser, Memphis, TN?
The top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Frayser, Memphis, TN include Memphis Stem Academy, Memphis Business Academy Middle School and Compass Community School Frayser Campus.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Frayser, Memphis?
9 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Frayser, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Frayser, Memphis?
the neighborhood of Frayser, Memphis 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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