For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,610 students in 38116, TN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 38116, TN are City University School Girls Preparatory, Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship and Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 38116 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Tennessee public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 23% statewide average). Charter schools in 38116, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 90% (majority Black).
Best 38116, TN Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
City University School Girls Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1475 East Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Gr: 6-8 | 94 students
Rank: #22.
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5132 Jonetta St, 6-8
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Gr: 6-12 | 692 students
Rank: #33.
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Gr: 6-12 | 335 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest High School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4184 Graceland Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 730-4098
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 730-4098
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
City University School Of Independence
Charter School
1475 East Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 38116, TN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 38116, TN include City University School Girls Preparatory, Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship and Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee.
How many public charter schools are located in 38116?
5 public charter schools are located in 38116.
What is the racial composition of students in 38116?
38116 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public charter schools average of 90% (majority Black).
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