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Best 53218 Wisconsin Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,214 students in 53218, WI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 53218, WI are Milwaukee Scholars Charter School, Rocketship Transformation Prep and Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 53218 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 53218, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53218, WI Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7000 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-0197
Gr: PK-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Rocketship Transformation Prep
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5501 N 68th St N
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 501-1107
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
Rank: #33.
Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5496 N 72nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 837-4000
Gr: 6-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Carmen Hi Southeast Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 509-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 53218, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 53218, WI include Milwaukee Scholars Charter School, Rocketship Transformation Prep and Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus.
How many public charter schools are located in 53218?
4 public charter schools are located in 53218.
What is the racial composition of students in 53218?
53218 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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