There are a variety of school choice options available for many of the 1.5 million children living in Tennessee. Families in Tennessee can choose from traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and homeschooling.
If you’re a parent looking for school choice options for your child head to our Tennessee State Guide.
National School Choice Week (NSCW) informs, inspires, and empowers parents to discover the K-12 education options available for their children, including traditional public, charter, magnet, online, private, and home schooling.
Every January, tens of thousands of schools, organizations, and individuals plan unique events and activities to shine a positive spotlight on effective education options in their communities.
In 2025, we are partnering with 482 schools and organizations in Tennessee to raise awareness of K-12 education options.
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Events
Proclamation
All-Star Events
Alexander Elementary School – All Star 2025
Jan 29
Open to Public: No
Alexander Elementary School
Jackson
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Alexander Elementary School will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) alongside National Lunch Week with interactive nutrition education featuring engaging coloring activities.
Cumberland Elementary STEAM Magnet School – All Star 2025
Jan 26
Open to Public: Yes
Cumberland Elementary STEAM Magnet School
Nashville
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Cumberland Elementary STEAM Magnet School will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with an immersive and inspiring week of school choice activities. Our All-Star National School Choice Week Celebration will blend STEAM education with community spirit through engaging events including:
A STEAM-Powered Assembly featuring student projects, dance performances, and creative storytelling, hands-on classroom activities and STEAM challenges focusing on environmental sustainability.
An interactive open house showcasing our STEAM facilities
A spirit week with themed days like “Imagineer That! Monday” and “Tech Tuesday,” a community mini-festival with games and student-led workshops, a special dance performance celebrating education
Social media coverage highlighting the week’s events.
Freedom Preparatory Academy – All Star 2025
Jan 28
Open to Public: Yes
Freedom Preparatory Academy
Memphis
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Freedom Preparatory Academy will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with a “Registration Help Night” to share all that Freedom Prep Academy Charter Schools has to offer.
Hamilton Middle School – All Star 2025
Jan 30
Open to Public: No
Hamilton Middle School
Memphis
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Hamilton K-8 will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with a spirit week.
Jackson Academic STEAM Academy – All Star 2025
Jan 27
Open to Public: No
Jackson Academic Steam Academy
Jackson
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Students at Jackson Academic STEAM Academy will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) by dressing up in different themes during the week of January 26th-February 1st.
Nashville Collegiate Prep – All Star 2025
Jan 27
Open to Public: No
Nashville Collegiate Prep
Nashville
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Nashville Collegiate Prep will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with a spirit week.
Northfield Academy – All Star 2025
Jan 27
Open to Public: Yes
Northfield Academy
Columbia
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Northfield Academy will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with spirit activities to promote the many aspects of a successful school year.
Shiloh Headstart – All Star 2025
Jan 13
Open to Public: Yes
Shiloh Headstart
Cookeville
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Shiloh Head Start will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with an open house showcasing our school’s unique qualities.
Whitehaven Elementary STEM School – All Star 2025
Jan 27
Open to Public: Yes
Whitehaven Elementary STEM School
Memphis
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Whitehaven Elementary STEM School will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with a school fair.
Star Academy Charter School – All Star 2025
Jan 31
Open to Public: No
Star Academy Charter School
Memphis
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Star Academy Charter School will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with a unique partnership event featuring FedEx Aviation and AV Path. Students will work alongside aviation specialists to build control boards, gaining hands-on experience unavailable elsewhere. School board members and elected officials are invited to attend this special event.
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