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Best 54656 Wisconsin Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 307 students in 54656, WI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 54656, WI are Innovations Stem Academy, Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School and Sparta Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 54656 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 54656, WI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 54656, WI Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
900 East Montgomery St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Sparta Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
429 N Black River Street
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 54656, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 54656, WI include Innovations Stem Academy, Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School and Sparta Montessori School.
How many public charter schools are located in 54656?
3 public charter schools are located in 54656.
What is the racial composition of students in 54656?
54656 public charter schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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