For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,314 students in 38122, TN.
The top ranked public charter schools in 38122, TN are Memphis Rise Academy, Aurora Collegiate Academy and Compass Community School Berclair Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 38122 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public charter school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 21% statewide average). Charter schools in 38122, TN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public charter school average of 91% (majority Black).
Best 38122, TN Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Memphis Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5221 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 379-5750
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 379-5750
Grades: 6-12
| 755 students
Rank: #22.
Aurora Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4841 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-4615
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-4615
Grades: K-5
| 330 students
Rank: #33.
Compass Community School Berclair Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3880 Forrest
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 323-2162
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 323-2162
Grades: K-8
| 229 students
38122, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4841 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-4615
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-4615
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
968 North Mendenhall
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 684-2132
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 684-2132
Grades: K-6
| 300 students
968 N. Mendenhall
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-2132
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-2132
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
920 North Highland
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6100
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6100
Grades: 7-12
| 786 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 38122, TN?
The top ranked public charter schools in 38122, TN include Memphis Rise Academy, Aurora Collegiate Academy and Compass Community School Berclair Campus.
How many public charter schools are located in 38122?
3 public charter schools are located in 38122.
What is the racial composition of students in 38122?
38122 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public charter schools average of 91% (majority Black).
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