For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 2,189 students in Chattanooga, TN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Chattanooga, TN are Montessori Elementary At Highland Park, Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy and Chattanooga Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chattanooga, TN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 23% statewide average). Charter schools in Chattanooga have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public charter school average of 90% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Chattanooga, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montessori Elementary At Highland Park
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 S. Hawthorne St
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 702-7230
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 702-7230
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1802 Bailey Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 702-7230
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 702-7230
Gr: 6-12 | 354 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Chattanooga Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1815 Union Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 602-7737
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 602-7737
Gr: 6-12 | 539 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2029 East 23rd St
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 710-1121
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 710-1121
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1849 Union Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 602-7737
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 602-7737
Gr: 6-8 | 250 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Chatt Academy Community School
Charter School
901 Woodmore Ln
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 258-5595
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 258-5595
Gr: 6-7 | 93 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence High School
Charter School
201 E. 37th Street, Temporary
Chattanooga, TN 37410
(423) 498-7020
Chattanooga, TN 37410
(423) 498-7020
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Chattanooga, TN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Chattanooga, TN include Montessori Elementary At Highland Park, Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy and Chattanooga Preparatory School.
How many public charter schools are located in Chattanooga?
7 public charter schools are located in Chattanooga.
What is the racial composition of students in Chattanooga?
Chattanooga public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public charter schools average of 90% (majority Black).
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