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2026 State of Education in Tennessee: Moving Every Student Forward

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Perspectives & Press

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Perspectives
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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 infographic with key facts, benefits, and a map highlighting school concentrations in major cities.

Tennessee Charter School Quick Facts

Read the fact sheet Timeline of Tennessee public charter school policy from 2002 to 2019, highlighting key legislative changes and their impacts.

History of Tennessee Public Charter Sector

Read the Fact Sheet Infographic detailing the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission timeline and leadership structure with key milestones from 2014 to 2025.

Tennessee Public Charter School Commission

Read the Fact Sheet Informational poster about Tennessee's charter schools, highlighting expectations, accountability, and benefits for students and families.

Tennessee Public Charter Sector Comparison

Read the fact sheet Infographic detailing positive academic growth in Tennessee public charter schools compared to district averages, with graphs and statistics.

Tennessee Public Charter School Students See Strong Growth

Read the Fact Sheet Flyer explaining enrollment policies for public charter schools in Tennessee, with details on economic need priority and random lotteries.

Tennessee Public Charters: Enrollment Process

Read the Fact Sheet Map of Nashville charter and priority districts. Includes a chart explaining districts, a sidebar with information about charter and priority schools.

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.

Infographic on Tennessee charter schools' post-pandemic performance compared to public peers, with data charts and research highlights.

Tennessee Charter Schools Excel in Postpandemic Performance

Read the Fact Sheet Infographic showing statistics on public charter schools in Tennessee, highlighting enrollment figures, locations, and number of schools in key areas.

Tennessee Public Charter School Enrollment

Read the Fact Sheet Infographic on Tennessee charter school demographics, featuring charts comparing proportions of students of color and economically disadvantaged students.

Tennessee Public Charter School Demographics

read the fact sheet Infographic on Tennessee public charter schools' student growth and achievement in ELA and math, with charts and text highlights.

Tennessee Charter School Achievement

read the fact sheet Infographic on Tennessee public charter schools with charts showing higher college readiness and attendance rates compared to noncharters and state averages.

Tennessee Charter Postsecondary Preparedness

read the fact sheet Infographic on student group performance in TN charter schools, comparing historically underserved groups' proficiency in ELA and math to other schools.

Charters & Historically Underserved Student Groups

read the fact sheet Infographic on a study comparing growth of students in Tennessee public charter vs. noncharter schools, featuring charts and key findings.

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.

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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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