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Best Milwaukee Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 43 public charter schools serving 17,987 students in Milwaukee, WI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Milwaukee, WI are Wauwatosa Stem, Whittier Elementary School and Downtown Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milwaukee, WI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Milwaukee have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Milwaukee, WI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wauwatosa Stem
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1060 N Glenview Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Gr: K-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Whittier Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4382 S 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Downtown Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2507 S Graham Street
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 744-6005
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
New Horizons For Learning
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1701 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Woodlands School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5510 W Bluemound Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-1600
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Highland Community School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1706 W Highland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 342-1412
Gr: PK-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Hapa-hmong American Peace Academy K3-12
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 N 84th St
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 383-4944
Gr: PK-12 | 1,974 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: #88.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2449 N 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 445-8020
Gr: PK-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: #99.
Honey Creek Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6701 W Eden Pl
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Pathways High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3022 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 943-2891
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
Veritas High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3025 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 389-5570
Gr: 9-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1228 W Lloyd St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: #1313.
Ideal
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1420 W Goldcrest Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 267-1600
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1414.
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12121 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1000
Gr: K-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1515.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School Lola Rowe North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6600
Gr: PK-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #1616.
United Community Center Acosta Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1038 S 6th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 647-2518
Gr: 6-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Alliance School Of Milwaukee
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
850 W Walnut St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Escuela Verde
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3628 W Pierce St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 988-7960
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1919.
Seeds Of Health Elementary Program
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1445 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 672-0726
Gr: PK-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Rocketship Southside Community Prep
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3003 W Cleveland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 455-3539
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1712 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-7525
Gr: PK-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2623 N 38th St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 445-1000
Gr: PK-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
Rank: #2323.
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7000 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-0197
Gr: PK-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Stellar Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2431 S 10th St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 210-2507
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
Milwaukee Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2703 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 263-6400
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Carmen High School Of Science And Technology South Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1712 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 384-4444
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Tenor High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
918 Vel R Phillips Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 431-4371
Gr: 9-12 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2828.
Darrell Lynn Hines Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7151 N 86th St
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 358-3542
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #2929.
Rocketship Transformation Prep
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5501 N 68th St N
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 501-1107
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
Rank: #3030.
Milwaukee Academy Of Science
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 W Kilbourn Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 933-0302
Gr: PK-12 | 1,711 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #3131.
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4030 N 29th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 873-4014
Gr: 6-12 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5496 N 72nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 837-4000
Gr: 6-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6600 W Melvina St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 353-3830
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Carmen Hi Southeast Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 509-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Green Tree Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6850 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Gr: 6-12 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
A Douglas Early Childhood Center (Closed 2007)
5225 W Vliet St Room 9
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8473
Gr: PK-K | 16 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Academy Of Learning & Leadership (Closed 2011)
1530 West Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 372-3942
Gr: PK-8
Academy Of Learning Competency Based School (Closed 2010)
2450 S 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-3520
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Achievement Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 897-7398
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Afro Urban Institute High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 85
Milwaukee, WI 53201
(414) 562-6969
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Agape Center Academy Excel Part (Closed 2008)
5268 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Gr: 1-8 | 181 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Algonquin Elementary School (Closed 2008)
7841 N 47th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6705
Gr: PK-2 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Andrew Douglas School (Closed 2020)
1618 W Keefe Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 615-3915
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Aurora Weier Edl Cente High School (Closed 2008)
2669 N Richards St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 562-8398
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Banner School Of Milwaukee (Closed 2016)
7171 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 375-1510
Gr: 6-8 | 219 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Brown Deer Middle School (Closed 2014)
5757 West Dean Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6900
Gr: 5-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Burroughs Middle School (Closed 2013)
6700 North 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Business And Economics Academy Of Milwaukee (Closed 2018)
3620 N 18th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 615-3915
Gr: PK-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 163:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Business And Economics Academy Of Milwaukee Inc (Closed 2023)
3814 West North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 615-3915
Gr: PK-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Capitol West Academy (Closed 2023)
3939 N 88th St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 465-1355
Gr: PK-8
Carleton Elementary School (Closed 2010)
4116 W Silver Spring Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Carmen Middle School Of Science And Technology South Campus (Closed 2023)
1236 S Layton Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 384-4444
Gr: 6-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Carter School Of Excellence (Closed 2010)
2001 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-4044
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Centro Hispano High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1645 South 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 672-6868
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 79:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Childrens Hospital Of Wi School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
9000 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 299-2795
Gr: K-12
Cities Project High School (Closed 2010)
700 W Michigan St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 344-8480
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Community High School (Closed 2018)
6700 N 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 256-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Community Trade And Bus Cntr (Ctbc) Elementary School (Closed 2007)
2760 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-8608
Gr: 9-10 | 63 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Cornerstone Academy (Closed 2012)
3040 West Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-4422
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Cyd - Career Youth Development (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 449-5960
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Daniel Webster Secondary School (Closed 2020)
6850 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Gr: 6-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Daniels University Preparatory Academy (Closed 2023)
4834 N Mother Daniels Way
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 463-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
Detention Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
10201 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-4857
Gr: 5-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Dial - Downtown Institute Of Arts & Letters Elementary School (Closed 2011)
3620 North 18th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 212-2915
Gr: 9-12
Douglass Elementary School (Closed 2007)
3409 N 37th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-5500
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Dover Street Elementary School (Closed 2014)
2969 South Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1600
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Dubois High School (Closed 2011)
4141 North 64th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 393-2580
Gr: 9-12
East Elementary School (Closed 2023)
5268 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Gr: 1-8 | 176 students
Edison Middle School (Closed 2008)
5372 N 37th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 616-5400
Gr: 6-10 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
El Puente High School (Closed 2012)
611 West National Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 672-1237
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Milwaukee, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Milwaukee, WI include Wauwatosa Stem, Whittier Elementary School and Downtown Montessori.
How many public charter schools are located in Milwaukee?
43 public charter schools are located in Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in Milwaukee?
Milwaukee public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public charter schools in Milwaukee are often viewed compared to one another?

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