For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,115 students in Rock County, WI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Rock County, WI are Rock University High School, Arise Virtual Academy and The Lincoln Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock County, WI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 31% statewide average). Charter schools in Rock County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Rock County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rock University High School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6004 S County Road G
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7425
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7425
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: #22.
Arise Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 N Crosby Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6016
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6016
Grades: K-12
| 116 students
Rank: #33.
The Lincoln Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
608 Henry Ave
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 690-5100
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 690-5100
Grades: PK-11
| 626 students
Rank: #44.
Rock River Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
31 W Milwaukee St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 752-8273
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 752-8273
Grades: 6-12
| 253 students
Rank: n/an/a
Parkview Academy Of Virtual Education
Charter School
408 W Beloit St
Orfordville, WI 53576
(608) 879-2994
Orfordville, WI 53576
(608) 879-2994
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Rock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
321 Olympian Blvd
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-2005
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-2005
Grades: 4-5
| 256 students
Community Recovery Education Service Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
302 North Parker Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5087
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5087
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
910 Townline Ave
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-2205
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-2205
Grades: 4-8
| 427 students
Eclipse Center Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1701 Riverside Dr
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-3340
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-3340
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Janesville Academy For International Studies (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2909 Kellogg Ave
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-5050
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-5050
Grades: 11-12
| 22 students
1831 Mount Zion Ave
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6600
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6600
Grades: 6-12
| 65 students
Jedi Virtual High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
448 East High St
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 758-6232
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 758-6232
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1633 Keeler Ave
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-4100
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-4100
Grades: PK-12
| 15 students
301 East St
Clinton, WI 53525
(608) 676-2211
Clinton, WI 53525
(608) 676-2211
Grades: PK-3
| 101 students
2639 Sunshine Ln
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-2505
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-2505
Grades: 4-5
| 244 students
1524 Frederick St
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-3806
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-3806
Grades: 4-8
| 462 students
1811 Lee Ln
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-2705
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-2705
Grades: 4-5
| 212 students
11247 South Merlet Rd
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 365-6156
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 365-6156
Grades: PK-4
| 97 students
Parkview Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
422 Hwy 11 West
Orfordville, WI 53576
(608) 879-2994
Orfordville, WI 53576
(608) 879-2994
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
121 Janesville St
Footville, WI 53537
(608) 876-6091
Footville, WI 53537
(608) 876-6091
Grades: PK-2
| 203 students
Power Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
115 Milwaukee Rd
Clinton, WI 53525
(608) 676-2223
Clinton, WI 53525
(608) 676-2223
Grades: 6
| 20 students
1225 4th St
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-3340
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-3340
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
825 Liberty Ave
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-2905
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-2905
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Synectics Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
1859 Northgate Dr
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-3605
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-3605
Grades: 6-8
| 65 students
Tagos Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1350 N Parker Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5131
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5131
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
2442 W Beloit Newark Rd
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 364-6365
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 364-6365
Grades: 3-5
| 350 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Rock County, WI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Rock County, WI include Rock University High School, Arise Virtual Academy and The Lincoln Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Rock County?
5 public charter schools are located in Rock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rock County?
Rock County public charter schools minority enrollment is 48% 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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