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Innovative School Models and Approaches

Public Charter Schools

High-quality nonprofit public charter schools are one strategy Tennessee is using to support and accelerate student learning. Expanding high-quality public charter schools is a research-supported approach for increasing student achievement, with public charters showing better outcomes for Black, Hispanic, and low-income students in Tennessee when compared to many traditional public schools.

TN Charters 101

Tennessee public charter schools are a free public option available for students and families in Tennessee. These resources provide information about what public charter schools are, an overview of how they differ from district-run schools, and answers to commonly asked questions.

Tennessee Charter School Quick Facts

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History of Tennessee Public Charter Sector

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Tennessee Public Charter School Commission

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Tennessee Public Charter Sector Comparison

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Tennessee Public Charter School Students See Strong Growth

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Tennessee Public Charters: Enrollment Process

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Nashville Public Charter Schools Map

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Data Fact Sheets

In 2025, there are 115 charter schools in Tennessee serving over 44,000 students — 5% of the state’s total student population. These resources offer key data regarding the enrollment, demographics, and performance of public charter schools in Tennessee.

Tennessee Public Charter School Enrollment

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Tennessee Public Charter School Demographics

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Tennessee Charter School Achievement

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Tennessee Charter Postsecondary Preparedness

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Charters & Historically Underserved Student Groups

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Student Growth in Tennessee Public Charter Schools

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Ideas in Practice

Tennessee public charter schools are held to high expectations and high accountability, and they have the flexibility to innovate, including with staffing and instructional models, support for teachers, and school culture. In the ideas noted here, high-performing public charter schools share their work and learnings.

Charter Schools & Special Education

SPED Networks: Coplanning & Finance Support

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Supporting Teachers

Purpose Preparatory Academy

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Diverse Talent Pipeline

Nashville Classical Charter School

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