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Best Tennessee Online Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 online public schools serving 4,841 students in Tennessee.
Tennessee online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.

Best Online Public Schools in Tennessee (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickman County Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
115 Murphree Ave
Centerville, TN 37033
(931) 729-3391
Gr: 3-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Tennessee Online Public School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
615 Mlk Jr. Blvd
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 652-9209
Gr: 6-12 | 233 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
351 Stumpy Ln
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 453-3400
Gr: 4-12 | 115 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
530 Mulberry Ave, Suite 2
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3267
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2002 Indian Ridge Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-4900
Gr: 3-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Patricia Brown Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
695 E Main St Rd
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 451-5417
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Polk Innovative Learning Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
131 Stephens St
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0471
Gr: K-12 | 147 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Bradley County Virtual School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2369 Parker Street Ne, Unit 10
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 709-8414
Gr: 6-12 | 132 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Carter County Online Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Unaka Dr
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-2407
Gr: K-12 | 123 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12
(Math: 6% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
117 Edenway Dr
White House, TN 37188
(615) 581-7204
Gr: 9-12 | 1,543 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1111.
Putnam County Vital
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 E. Spring St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 372-2368
Gr: PK-12 | 123 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1212.
Hamilton County Virtual School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3074 Hickory Valley Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 209-8804
Gr: K-12 | 254 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1313.
Roane County Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3096 Roane State Hwy
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 717-5443
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1414.
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 4-8
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
117 Edenway Dr
White House, TN 37188
(615) 235-3672
Gr: 4-8 | 1,471 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Henry County Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
937 Pioneer Rd
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 644-3898
Gr: K-12 | 63 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Virtual Academy Of Maury County
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Bridge St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 381-1468
Gr: 7-12 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1717.
Memphis Virtual School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3237 Knight Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-0115
Gr: 4-12 | 309 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
The Academy At Old Cockrill
610 49th Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-2294
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
The Academy At Opry Mills
437 Opry Mills Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 687-4028
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
North Cleveland Goal Academy
2181 Parker St Ne
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0699
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many online public schools are offered in Tennessee?
20 online public schools are available for Tennessee students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in Tennessee?
Tennessee online public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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