Knox County Schools
Charter Schools
Charter schools are designed to provide innovative learning environments where skilled teachers and experienced leaders work daily to support student success—regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, English proficiency, academic ability, social capital, or family income.
The Knox County Board of Education believes that high-quality charter schools can play a valuable role in helping to educate students effectively and expand access to strong public education options for all families.
Knox County Schools serves as the Chartering Authority for all charter schools in Knox County. Please find linked below our annual reports:
- Projected Charter Budget
- Authorizer Fee Report
- Authorizer and Waiver Report
- Catalog of Vacant & Underutilized Properties
- Authorizer Evaluations
The following are approved charter schools in Knox County:
- Emerald Academy, operated by Emerald Charter Schools, and
- Knoxville Preparatory School, operated by Prep Public Schools.
Relevant documents and reports for each school can be found below.
