For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,051 students in 38112, TN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 38112, TN are Compass Community School Binghampton Campus, Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus and Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 38112 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Tennessee public charter school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 21% statewide average). Charter schools in 38112, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 91% (majority Black).
Best 38112, TN Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Compass Community School Binghampton Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2540 Hale Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 866-9084
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 866-9084
Gr: K-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
320 Carpenter St
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-3640
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-3640
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students
Rank: #33.
Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
951 Chelsea Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 236-0105
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 236-0105
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 245:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Lester Prep
Charter School
320 Carpenter St
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-3640
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-3640
Gr: 6-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
38112, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3782 Jackson Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4250
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4250
320 Carpenter
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-5969
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-5969
Gr: 7-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2410 South Third St
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 947-5350
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 947-5350
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 38112, TN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 38112, TN include Compass Community School Binghampton Campus, Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus and Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie.
How many public charter schools are located in 38112?
4 public charter schools are located in 38112.
What is the racial composition of students in 38112?
38112 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public charter schools average of 91% (majority Black).
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