For the 2025 school year, there are 174 charter public elementary schools serving 40,228 students in Wisconsin.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public elementary schools in Wisconsin are Accelerated Advanced Learning Program, Wauwatosa Stem and New Directions Learning Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wisconsin charter public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Charter Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Accelerated Advanced Learning Program
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | 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
Grades: 4-8
| 59 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 131 students
Rank: #33.
New Directions Learning Community
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2601 Sullivan Ave
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6116
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6116
Grades: PK-4
| 260 students
Rank: #44.
Verona Area International School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
400 N Main Street
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4200
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4200
Grades: K-5
| 118 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 186 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
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
Grades: 3-5
| 20 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Tomah Area Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1720 Academy Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-5406
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-5406
Grades: PK-6
| 63 students
Rank: #88.
Quest Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
64 Sunset Ave
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4695
Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-4695
Grades: 3-5
| 156 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: K-6
| 109 students
Rank: #1010.
New Century School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 N Main Street
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4900
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4900
Grades: K-5
| 124 students
Rank: #1111.
Brompton School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8518 22nd Ave
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-2191
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-2191
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Fox River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 S Mason St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Grades: K-8
| 129 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
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
Grades: K-5
| 122 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 122 students
Rank: #1515.
Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3310 N Durkee St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5525
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5525
Grades: K-8
| 496 students
Rank: #1616.
Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #1717.
Innovations Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Grades: 6-8
| 88 students
Rank: #1818.
Viroqua Area Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
Rank: #1919.
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
Grades: K-3
| 76 students
Rank: #2020.
Lake Country Classical Academy Inc
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
818 W Wisconsin Ave
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 254-9049
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 254-9049
Grades: K-11
| 548 students
Rank: #2121.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 133 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Flex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 78 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Maple Park Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
W1380 Lake Geneva Highway
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-1000
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-1000
Grades: PK-8
| 26 students
Rank: #2424.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 8 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
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
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
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
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Mckinley Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1266 Mckinley Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6900
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6900
Grades: 6-12
| 137 students
Rank: #2828.
Downtown Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2507 S Graham St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 744-6005
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 744-6005
Grades: PK-8
| 239 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Fond Du Lac Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 S Military Rd
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 906-6722
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 906-6722
Grades: 5-12
| 148 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Park Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
509 Lawe St
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6129
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6129
Grades: PK-4
| 252 students
Rank: #3131.
Adeline Montessori School Inc
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
995 S Sawyer Rd
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 201-4492
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 201-4492
Grades: PK-9
| 137 students
Rank: #3232.
Fox West Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 Warner St
Hortonville, WI 54944
(920) 779-7922
Hortonville, WI 54944
(920) 779-7922
Grades: 6-8
| 60 students
Rank: #3333.
Richland Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1996 Us Hwy 14 W
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6106
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Barron Area Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 Lulu Avenue
Almena, WI 54805
(715) 357-3263
Almena, WI 54805
(715) 357-3263
Grades: PK-6
| 52 students
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Birchwood Public Montessori
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 E Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: PK-6
| 24 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public elementary schools in Wisconsin?
The top ranked charter public elementary schools in Wisconsin include Accelerated Advanced Learning Program, Wauwatosa Stem and New Directions Learning Community.
How many charter public elementary schools are located in Wisconsin?
174 charter public elementary schools are located in Wisconsin.
What is the racial composition of students in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin charter public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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