For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 246 students in 53948, WI.
The top ranked public charter schools in 53948, WI are Mauston Montessori Charter School and Ilead Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 53948 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 31% statewide average). Charter schools in 53948, WI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53948, WI Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mauston Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
512 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Grades: PK-6
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
Ilead Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lemonweir Academy
Charter School
510 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Grades: 6-12
| 52 students
53948, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
508 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Grades: 6-8
| 359 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 53948, WI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 53948, WI include Mauston Montessori Charter School and Ilead Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 53948?
3 public charter schools are located in 53948.
What is the racial composition of students in 53948?
53948 public charter schools minority enrollment is 17% 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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