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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Nashville Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public charter schools serving 12,684 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 30% (versus the Tennessee public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 23% 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 90% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Nashville, TN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valor Voyager Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4531 Nolensville Pike, Suite 1
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Gr: 5-8 | 507 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Valor Flagship Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4527 Nollensville Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Gr: 5-12 | 1,402 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Purpose Prep
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 Venture Cir
Nashville, TN 37228
(615) 724-0705
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Nashville Classical East
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2000 Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 538-5841
Gr: K-8 | 549 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
East End Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1460 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 630-7470
Gr: K-8 | 837 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Kipp Nashville College Prep Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3410 Knight Dr
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Gr: K-4 | 407 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Rocketship United
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
320 Plus Park Blvd
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 712-7499
Gr: K-4 | 501 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Kipp Nashville College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3410 Knight Dr
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Gr: 5-8 | 363 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Liberty Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3515 Gallatin Rd
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 564-1974
Gr: 5-8 | 241 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Kipp Academy Nashville
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Douglas Ave
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 514-6266
Gr: 5-8 | 388 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Explore Community School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
707 S 7th St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 784-8222
Gr: K-8 | 591 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1212.
Nashville Collegiate Prep
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1638 Bell Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 747-6059
Gr: K-8 | 837 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
Strive Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3055 Lebanon Pike, Suite 300
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 645-6440
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Nashville Prep
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 56th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 921-8440
Gr: 5-8 | 187 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Stem Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1162 Foster Ave
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 752-0002
Gr: 5-8 | 454 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1616.
Lead Southeast
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
531 Metroplex Dr
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 338-9672
Gr: 5-12 | 833 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1717.
Republic High School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3307 Brick Church Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 921-6620
Gr: 9-12 | 587 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Douglas Ave
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Gr: 9-12 | 438 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Stem Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1252 Foster Ave
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 425-0050
Gr: 9-12 | 505 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2020.
Kipp Kirkpatrick Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Sevier St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 226-4484
Gr: K-4 | 376 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Lead Cameron
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1034 1st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6365
Gr: 5-8 | 529 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2222.
Lead Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1035 1st Ave South
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 327-5422
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Aventura Community Schools
Charter School
3010 Tuggle Ave
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 864-0118
Gr: K-8 | 284 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Nashville Classical West
Charter School
1015 Davidson Dr
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 538-5841
Gr: K-1 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary School
Charter School
2526 Dickerson Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 489-4243
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Tennessee Nature Academy
Charter School
7533 Lords Chapel Dr
Nashville, TN 37211
(629) 259-2429
Gr: 5-7 | 195 students Minority enrollment: 56%

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?
26 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 90% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Nashville are often viewed compared to one another?

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