For the 2025 school year, there are 27 public charter schools serving 12,546 students in Nashville, TN.
The top ranked public charter schools in Nashville, TN are Valor Voyager Academy, Valor Flagship Academy and Purpose Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nashville, TN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public charter school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 21% statewide average). Charter schools in Nashville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public charter school average of 91% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Nashville, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valor Voyager Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4531 Nolensville Pike, Suite 1
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Gr: 5-8 | 513 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Valor Flagship Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4527 Nollensville Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Gr: 5-12 | 1,403 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Purpose Prep
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Venture Cir
Nashville, TN 37228
(615) 724-0705
Nashville, TN 37228
(615) 724-0705
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Nashville Classical East
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 538-5841
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 538-5841
Gr: K-8 | 537 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
East End Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1460 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 630-7470
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 630-7470
Gr: K-8 | 756 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Kipp Nashville College Prep Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3410 Knight Dr
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Gr: K-4 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Rocketship United
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 Plus Park Blvd
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 712-7499
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 712-7499
Gr: K-4 | 499 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Kipp Nashville College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3410 Knight Dr
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Gr: 5-8 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Liberty Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3515 Gallatin Rd
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 564-1974
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 564-1974
Gr: 5-8 | 267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Kipp Academy Nashville
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
123 Douglas Ave
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 514-6266
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 514-6266
Gr: 5-8 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 65:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Explore Community School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
707 S 7th St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 784-8222
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 784-8222
Gr: K-8 | 560 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
Nashville Collegiate Prep
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1638 Bell Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 747-6059
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 747-6059
Gr: K-7 | 613 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
Strive Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3055 Lebanon Pike, Suite 300
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 645-6440
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 645-6440
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Nashville Prep
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 56th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 921-8440
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 921-8440
Gr: 5-8 | 211 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 70:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Stem Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1162 Foster Ave
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 752-0002
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 752-0002
Gr: 5-8 | 506 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1616.
Lead Southeast
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
531 Metroplex Dr
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 338-9672
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 338-9672
Gr: 5-12 | 850 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1717.
Republic High School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3307 Brick Church Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 921-6620
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 921-6620
Gr: 9-12 | 624 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
123 Douglas Ave
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Gr: 9-12 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
Stem Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1252 Foster Ave
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 425-0050
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 425-0050
Gr: 9-12 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2020.
Kipp Academy Nashville Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Sevier St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 226-4484
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 226-4484
Gr: K-4 | 330 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2526 Dickerson Rd
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 650-5560
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 650-5560
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
Lead Cameron
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1034 1st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6365
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6365
Gr: 5-8 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2323.
Lead Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1035 1st Ave South
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 327-5422
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 327-5422
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2424.
Brick Church A Lead Public School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2835 Brick Church Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 262-6665
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 262-6665
Gr: 5-8 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Aventura Community School
Charter School
3010 Tuggle Ave
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 864-0118
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 864-0118
Gr: K-8 | 204 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Nashville Classical West
Charter School
1015 Davidson Dr
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 538-5841
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 538-5841
Gr: K | 50 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Tennessee Nature Academy
Charter School
7533 Lords Chapel Dr
Nashville, TN 37211
(629) 259-2429
Nashville, TN 37211
(629) 259-2429
Gr: 5-6 | 113 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Nashville, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2000 Greenwood Av
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6670
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6670
Gr: 5-8 | 405 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Baxter Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3515 Gallatin Rd
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 650-5381
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 650-5381
Gr: 7-12 | 154 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
730 Neely's Bend Rd
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 717-7643
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 717-7643
Gr: 7-8 | 120 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
2835 Brick Church Pk
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 262-6665
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 262-6665
Gr: 8 | 96 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1531 9th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6762
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6762
Gr: PK-4
C Lawrence Magnet School (Closed 2004)
Magnet School
1110 12th So Av
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6410
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6410
Gr: K-4 | 307 students
1034 1st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6365
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6365
Gr: 7-8 | 119 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
1928 Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6675
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6675
Gr: PK-4 | 238 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
500 Spence La
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6385
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6385
Gr: 5-8 | 299 students
322 Cleveland St
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 262-6682
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 262-6682
Gr: PK-4 | 158 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
400 Davidson Rd
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 353-2025
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 353-2025
Gr: 9-12 | 1,123 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Johnson Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1200 2nd So Av
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6414
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6414
Gr: 5-8 | 9 students
1200 2nd Ave So
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6414
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6414
Gr: 8-12 | 44 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
1000 Sevier St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6708
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6708
Gr: 3-4 | 150 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Mc Cann Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1300 56th Ave North
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8090
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8090
Gr: K-8 | 37 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
915 38th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 329-8170
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 329-8170
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
4805 Park Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-4636
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-4636
Gr: K-12
Mnps Middle School Alc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2601 Bransford Av
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 298-2294
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 298-2294
Gr: 5-8 | 32 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Murphy Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2000 Murphy Av
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8410
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8410
Gr: 6-11 | 22 students
3307 Brick Church Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 921-5000
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 921-5000
Gr: 5-8
3500 Hydes Ferry Rd
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 291-6600
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 291-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students
297 Plus Park Blvd
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 473-3006
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 473-3006
Gr: 5-8 | 159 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Old Cockrill (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
610 49th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-2495
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-2495
Gr: 5-12 | 327 students
3200 Kings Ln
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 876-5126
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 876-5126
Gr: K-4
1506 Mary St
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 715-8104
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 715-8104
Gr: K-2 | 51 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
601 Mcferrin Av
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6728
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6728
Gr: PK-4 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Nashville, TN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Nashville, TN include Valor Voyager Academy, Valor Flagship Academy and Purpose Prep.
How many public charter schools are located in Nashville?
27 public charter schools are located in Nashville.
What is the racial composition of students in Nashville?
Nashville public charter schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public charter schools average of 91% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Nashville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Nashville include: Valor Voyager Academy vs. Valor Flagship Academy, Valor Flagship Academy vs. Valor Voyager Academy, Purpose Prep vs. Nashville Classical East
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