For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 531 students in 54915, WI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 54915, WI are Tesla Engineering Charter School, Appleton Public Montessori and Stephen Foster Elementary Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 54915 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 54915, WI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54915, WI Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
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 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Stephen Foster Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 W Foster St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5470
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5470
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
54915, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chance II Charter (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2145 S Memorial Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 967-1800
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 967-1800
Gr: 9-10 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Elementary Tag School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
305 W Foster St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-6288
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-6288
Gr: 5-6 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 54915, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 54915, WI include Tesla Engineering Charter School, Appleton Public Montessori and Stephen Foster Elementary Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 54915?
4 public charter schools are located in 54915.
What is the racial composition of students in 54915?
54915 public charter schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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