For the 2025 school year, there are 235 charter public schools serving 48,406 students in Wisconsin.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public schools in Wisconsin are Accelerated Advanced Learning Program, Wauwatosa Stem and High School Of Health Sciences. 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 27% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% 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 and Black).
Best Charter Public Schools in Wisconsin (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Accelerated Advanced Learning Program
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
325 S Eagle St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0320
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0320
Gr: 4-8 | 59 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Wauwatosa Stem
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1060 N Glenview Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Gr: K-5 | 131 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
High School Of Health Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6200
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
New Directions Learning Community
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2601 Sullivan Ave
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6116
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6116
Gr: PK-4 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Fox River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1000 S Mason St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Gr: K-8 | 129 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Creative Minds
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7450 Titus Dr
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Gr: 3-5 | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Ace Alliance Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
920 Higgins Ave
Neenah, WI 54956
(920) 751-6995
Neenah, WI 54956
(920) 751-6995
Gr: PK-6 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
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 | 150 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 75:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
New Century School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 N Main Street
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4900
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4900
Gr: K-5 | 124 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Quest Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
64 Sunset Ave
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4695
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4695
Gr: 3-5 | 156 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Verona Area International School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 N Main Street
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4200
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4200
Gr: K-5 | 118 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Eagleville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
S101w34511 Hwy Lo
Eagle, WI 53119
(262) 363-6258
Eagle, WI 53119
(262) 363-6258
Gr: K-6 | 109 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Tesla Engineering Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2121 Emmers Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5400
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Kettle Moraine Explore
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
219 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6400
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6400
Gr: K-5 | 122 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
School Of Technology And Arts I
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1111 7th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7695
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7695
Gr: PK-5 | 122 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1616.
Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3310 N Durkee St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5525
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5525
Gr: K-8 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1717.
Brompton School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8518 22nd Ave
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-2191
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-2191
Gr: K-8 | 218 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1818.
Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Cameron St
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6950
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1919.
Appleton Public Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1545 E Broadway Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5515
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5515
Gr: PK-6 | 153 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Flex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 Meulemans St, Ste A
Little Chute, WI 54140
(920) 788-7605
Little Chute, WI 54140
(920) 788-7605
Gr: K-8 | 78 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Renaissance School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5611
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5611
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2222.
Innovations Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Gr: 6-8 | 88 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2323.
Discovery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Fuller St
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Gr: K-3 | 76 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2424.
School For Arts And Performance
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2525.
Little Chute Career Pathways Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1402 Freedom Rd
Little Chute, WI 54140
(920) 788-7600
Little Chute, WI 54140
(920) 788-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Chain Exploration Center
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N3160 Silver Lake Dr
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Park Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
509 Lawe St
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6129
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6129
Gr: PK-4 | 252 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2828.
Eagles' Wings Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8993 E Baldwin Ave
Solon Springs, WI 54873
(715) 378-2263
Solon Springs, WI 54873
(715) 378-2263
Gr: PK-12 | 8 students
Rank: #2929.
Tomah Area Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1720 Academy Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-5406
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-5406
Gr: PK-6 | 63 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #3030.
Whittier Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4382 S 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3131.
Viroqua Area Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 N Education Ave
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7071
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7071
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3232.
Lake Country Classical Academy Inc
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
818 W Wisconsin Ave
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 254-9049
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 254-9049
Gr: K-11 | 548 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33 - 3833. - 38.
Advanced Learning Academy Of Wisconsin
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1050 E Woodland Ave
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5627
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5627
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33 - 3833. - 38.
Endeavor Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
825 Endeavour Dr
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 262-7500
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 262-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33 - 3833. - 38.
Laker Online
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Oak St N
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
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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 Accelerated Advanced Learning Program, Wauwatosa Stem and High School Of Health Sciences.
How many charter public schools are located in Wisconsin?
235 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 and Black).
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