For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 2,093 students in Kenosha County, WI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Kenosha County, WI are Lakeview K-8 Academy, Ruth Harman Academy and Harborside Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenosha County, WI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Kenosha County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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 Kenosha County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeview K-8 Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6729 18th Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-2746
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-2746
Gr: PK-8 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Ruth Harman Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8518 22nd Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-2191
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-2191
Gr: K-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Harborside Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
913 57th St
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-8400
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-8400
Gr: 6-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Kenosha High School Of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
7400 39th Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 286-0320
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 286-0320
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Learning By Design Academy
Charter School
1218 Wilmot Ave
Twin Lakes, WI 53181
(262) 877-2148
Twin Lakes, WI 53181
(262) 877-2148
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Kenosha County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2210 52nd St
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 653-6305
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 653-6305
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
6410 25th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-6242
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-6242
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
839 62nd St
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 653-6307
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 653-6307
Gr: K-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
2600 50th St
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-2300
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
1832 43rd St
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-6390
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-6390
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
6121 Green Bay Rd
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-7715
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-7715
Gr: 6-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Kusd-successful Transitions For Exceptional People High School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1330 52nd St
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-8850
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-8850
Gr: 12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 29%
6811 18th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 653-6395
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 653-6395
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
6729 18th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-6296
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-6296
Gr: 6-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
5520 32nd Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6002
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6002
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
5710 32nd Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6367
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6367
Gr: 6-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
5821 10th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-4540
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-4540
Gr: 6-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
26325 Wilmot Rd
Trevor, WI 53179
(262) 862-2356
Trevor, WI 53179
(262) 862-2356
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
8518 22nd Ave
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-2113
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-2113
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Westosha Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
24823 74th St
Salem, WI 53168
(262) 843-2928
Salem, WI 53168
(262) 843-2928
Gr: 11-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
10720 Fox River Rd
Wilmot, WI 53192
(262) 862-6461
Wilmot, WI 53192
(262) 862-6461
Gr: PK-2 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
4520 33rd Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6094
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6094
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Kenosha County, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Kenosha County, WI include Lakeview K-8 Academy, Ruth Harman Academy and Harborside Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Kenosha County?
5 public charter schools are located in Kenosha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kenosha County?
Kenosha County public charter schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public charter schools in Kenosha County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Kenosha County include: Ruth Harman Academy vs. Lakeview K-8 Academy, Lakeview K-8 Academy vs. Ruth Harman Academy, Harborside Academy vs. Ruth Harman Academy
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