For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 2,294 students in Waukesha, WI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Waukesha, WI are Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy, Waukesha Stem Academy and Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waukesha, WI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Waukesha have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Waukesha, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3880
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3880
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Waukesha Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1103 S East Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2305
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2305
Gr: K-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3775
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3775
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 112:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Eachieve Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Hyde Park Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1069
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1069
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
La Casa De Esperanza Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
410 Arcadian Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 547-0887
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 547-0887
Gr: PK-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Waukesha East Alternative School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-4355
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-4355
Gr: 6-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Mill Creek Academy
Charter School
S46w23850 Lawnsdale Rd
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 422-6020
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 422-6020
Gr: PK-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Waukesha, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2705
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2705
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 286:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Waukesha, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Waukesha, WI include Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy, Waukesha Stem Academy and Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions.
How many public charter schools are located in Waukesha?
8 public charter schools are located in Waukesha.
What is the racial composition of students in Waukesha?
Waukesha public charter schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public charter schools in Waukesha are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Waukesha include: Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions vs. Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
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