For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 2,345 students in the neighborhood of North Memphis, Memphis, TN.
The top ranked public charter schools in North Memphis are Crosstown High School, Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School and Perea Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Memphis, 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 8% (versus the 21% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 North Memphis, Memphis, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crosstown High School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1365 Tower Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 401-5505
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 401-5505
Grades: 9-12
| 499 students
Rank: #22.
Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
659 N Manassas St
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 443-7575
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 443-7575
Grades: 6-8
| 192 students
Rank: #33.
Perea Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Vollintine Ave
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 203-6420
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 203-6420
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #44.
Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
230 Henry Ave
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 791-9390
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 791-9390
Grades: 6-8
| 300 students
Rank: #55.
Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
230 Henry Ave
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 791-9391
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 791-9391
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #66.
Believe Memphis Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2230 Corry Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 881-7970
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 881-7970
Grades: K-8
| 387 students
Rank: #77.
Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
951 Chelsea Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 236-0105
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 236-0105
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of North Memphis, Memphis, TN?
The top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of North Memphis, Memphis, TN include Crosstown High School, Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School and Perea Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of North Memphis, Memphis?
7 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of North Memphis, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Memphis, Memphis?
the neighborhood of North Memphis, Memphis public charter schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public charter schools average of 91% (majority Black).
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