For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public charter schools serving 3,578 students in Outagamie County, WI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Outagamie County, WI are New Directions Learning Community, Fox River Academy and Tesla Engineering Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Outagamie County, WI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 31% statewide average). Charter schools in Outagamie County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Outagamie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Directions Learning Community
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2601 Sullivan Ave
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6116
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6116
Gr: PK-4 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Fox River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1000 S Mason St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Gr: K-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
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 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3310 N Durkee St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5525
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5525
Gr: K-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
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 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Flex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Renaissance School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5611
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5611
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Little Chute Career Pathways Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1402 Freedom Rd
Little Chute, WI 54140
(920) 788-7600
Little Chute, WI 54140
(920) 788-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Park Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
509 Lawe St
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6129
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6129
Gr: PK-4 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Fox West Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 Warner St
Hortonville, WI 54944
(920) 779-7922
Hortonville, WI 54944
(920) 779-7922
Gr: 6-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1212.
Fox Cities Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5000 N Ballard Rd
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 852-5405
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 852-5405
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1313.
Valley New School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
122 E College Ave, Suite 2b
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5605
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5605
Gr: 7-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1414.
Appleton Technical Academy
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5410
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5410
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1616.
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-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1717.
Appleton Bilingual School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
912 N Oneida St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5535
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5535
Gr: K-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1818.
Kaleidoscope Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
318 E Brewster St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5430
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5430
Gr: 6-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Outagamie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
120 E Harris St
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 832-6136
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 832-6136
Gr: 6-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
120 East Harris St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6136
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6136
Gr: 6-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Appleton Cooperative Educational Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
320 S Walnut St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-4396
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-4396
Gr: 4-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Po Box 209
Bear Creek, WI 54922
(715) 823-7215
Bear Creek, WI 54922
(715) 823-7215
Gr: K-5 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 7%
W2662 Kennedy Ave
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 687-3024
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 687-3024
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
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%
4630 N Meade St
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 628-5850
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 628-5850
Gr: PK-K | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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%
217 E Kimberly Ave
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 423-4128
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 423-4128
Gr: 8-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 6%
120 S Maple St
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 788-7910
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 788-7910
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
109 E 8th St
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6124
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6124
Gr: PK-2 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
The Odyssey-magellan Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
225 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6226
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6226
Gr: 7-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
101 Oak St
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6124
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6124
Gr: 5-6 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
318 E Brewster St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6294
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6294
Gr: 7-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
N5650 Broad St
Shiocton, WI 54170
(920) 986-3351
Shiocton, WI 54170
(920) 986-3351
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6219
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6219
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
120 East Harris St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-4800
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-4800
Gr: K-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Outagamie County, WI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Outagamie County, WI include New Directions Learning Community, Fox River Academy and Tesla Engineering Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Outagamie County?
18 public charter schools are located in Outagamie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Outagamie County?
Outagamie County public charter schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public charter schools in Outagamie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Outagamie County include: Fox River Academy vs. Classical School, Classical School vs. Fox River Academy, Valley New School vs. Renaissance School
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