For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 online public schools serving 7,871 students in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.
Best Online Public Schools in Wisconsin (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Appleton Eschool
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2121 Emmers Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5608
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5608
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Km Global School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Bridges Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 N Sales St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 539-8360
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 539-8360
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Rural Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
624 College St, Rm 104
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2400
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2400
Gr: PK-12 | 2,259 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Wisconsin Virtual Learning
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Highland Dr
Fredonia, WI 53021
(262) 692-3988
Fredonia, WI 53021
(262) 692-3988
Gr: PK-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Wisconsin Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 W Capitol Dr
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5415
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5415
Gr: PK-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Hyde Park Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1069
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1069
Gr: 6-12 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Cameron Academy Of Virtual Education
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 S 1st St
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-5611
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-5611
Gr: PK-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Arise Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 N Crosby Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6016
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6016
Gr: K-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Elkhorn Options Virtual School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
534 Sunset Drive
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-1696
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-1696
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Link2learn Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Knapp St
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-2226
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-2226
Gr: PK-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Wise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8000
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8000
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 73:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1313.
Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1751 Broadway Street
Hammond, WI 54015
(715) 796-5383
Hammond, WI 54015
(715) 796-5383
Gr: PK-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1414.
Destinations Career Academy Of Wisconsin High School
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4721 Dale-curtin Dr
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Gr: 9-12 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 85:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1515.
Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva)
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4721 Dale-curtin Dr
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Gr: 9-12 | 1,566 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public schools are offered in Wisconsin?
15 online public schools are available for Wisconsin students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin online public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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