For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,490 students in the neighborhood of South Memphis, Memphis, TN.
The top ranked public charter schools in South Memphis are Circles Of Success Learning Academy, Memphis Delta Preparatory and Soulsville Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Memphis, Memphis, TN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Tennessee public charter school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 21% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public charter school average of 91% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of South Memphis, Memphis, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Circles Of Success Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
867 South Parkway East
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 322-7978
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 322-7978
Grades: K-5
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
Memphis Delta Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1237 College St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 251-1010
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 251-1010
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #33.
Soulsville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1115 College St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 261-6366
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 261-6366
Grades: 6-12
| 656 students
Rank: #44.
Memphis Scholars Raleigh-egypt
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1380 Pennsylvania Avenue
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-7874
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-7874
Grades: 6-8
| 63 students
Rank: #55.
Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
90 West Olive St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7874
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7874
Grades: PK-5
| 121 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of South Memphis, Memphis, TN?
The top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of South Memphis, Memphis, TN include Circles Of Success Learning Academy, Memphis Delta Preparatory and Soulsville Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of South Memphis, Memphis?
5 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of South Memphis, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Memphis, Memphis?
the neighborhood of South Memphis, Memphis public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public charter schools average of 91% (majority Black).
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