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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Wisconsin Charter Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 212 charter public schools serving 49,936 students in Wisconsin.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public schools in Wisconsin are Wauwatosa Stem, High School Of Health Sciences and New Directions Learning Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wisconsin charter public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Charter Public Schools in Wisconsin (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wauwatosa Stem
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1060 N Glenview Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Gr: K-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
High School Of Health Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
New Directions Learning Community
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2601 Sullivan Ave
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6116
Gr: PK-4 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Fox River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1000 S Mason St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Gr: K-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Ace Alliance Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
920 Higgins Ave
Neenah, WI 54956
(920) 751-6995
Gr: PK-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3880
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
New Century School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 N Main Street
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4900
Gr: K-5 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Quest Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
64 Sunset Ave
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4695
Gr: 3-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Verona Area International School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 N Main Street
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4200
Gr: K-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Eagleville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
S101w34511 Hwy Lo
Eagle, WI 53119
(262) 363-6258
Gr: K-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Tesla Engineering Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2121 Emmers Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Kettle Moraine Explore
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
219 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6400
Gr: K-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
School Of Technology And Arts I
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1111 7th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7695
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1414.
Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3310 N Durkee St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5525
Gr: K-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1515.
Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 Cameron St
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1616.
Appleton Public Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1545 E Broadway Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5515
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Flex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
325 Meulemans St, Ste A
Little Chute, WI 54140
(920) 788-7605
Gr: K-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Renaissance School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5611
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1919.
Innovations Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2020.
Discovery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Fuller St
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Gr: K-3 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2121.
School For Arts And Performance
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2222.
Waukesha Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1103 S East Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2305
Gr: K-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2323.
Little Chute Career Pathways Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1402 Freedom Rd
Little Chute, WI 54140
(920) 788-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Chain Exploration Center
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
N3160 Silver Lake Dr
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Park Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
509 Lawe St
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6129
Gr: PK-4 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2626.
Eagles' Wings Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8993 E Baldwin Ave
Solon Springs, WI 54873
(715) 378-2263
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2727.
Tomah Area Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1720 Academy Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-5406
Gr: PK-6 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2828.
Whittier Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4382 S 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2929.
Viroqua Area Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
115 N Education Ave
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7071
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3030.
Lake Country Classical Academy Inc
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
818 W Wisconsin Avenue
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 254-9049
Gr: K-12 | 562 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Endeavor Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
825 Endeavour Dr
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 262-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Laker Online
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
205 Oak St N
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Mckinley Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1266 Mckinley Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6900
Gr: 6-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1355 Sunshine Ave
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7687
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Vernon County Area Better Futures High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked charter public schools in Wisconsin?
The top-ranked charter public schools in Wisconsin include Wauwatosa Stem, High School Of Health Sciences and New Directions Learning Community.
How many charter public schools are located in Wisconsin?
227 charter public schools are located in Wisconsin.
What is the racial composition of students in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin charter public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

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