For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 458 students in Knox County, TN.
The top-ranked public charter school in Knox County, TN is Emerald Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, TN public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Tennessee public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 23% statewide average). Charter schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public charter school average of 90% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Knox County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerald Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 Carrick St
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 637-3227
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 637-3227
Gr: K-8 | 451 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Knoxville Preparatory
Charter School
967 Irwin St
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 394-8989
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 394-8989
Gr: 6 | 91 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Knox County, TN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Knox County, TN include Emerald Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Knox County?
1 public charter schools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public charter schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public charter schools average of 90% (majority Black).
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