For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,115 students in Rock County, WI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Rock County, WI are Rock University High School, The Lincoln Academy and Rock River Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock County, WI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Rock County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 Rock County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rock University High School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6004 S County Road G
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7425
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7425
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
The Lincoln Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
608 Henry Ave
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 690-5100
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 690-5100
Gr: PK-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Rock River Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
31 W Milwaukee St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 752-8273
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 752-8273
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Parkview Academy Of Virtual Education
Charter School
408 W Beloit St
Orfordville, WI 53576
(608) 879-2994
Orfordville, WI 53576
(608) 879-2994
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
321 Olympian Blvd
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-2005
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-2005
Gr: 4-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Community Recovery Education Service Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
302 North Parker Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5087
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5087
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
910 Townline Ave
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-2205
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-2205
Gr: 4-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Eclipse Center Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1701 Riverside Dr
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-3340
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-3340
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Janesville Academy For International Studies (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2909 Kellogg Ave
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-5050
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-5050
Gr: 11-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
1831 Mount Zion Ave
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6600
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6600
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Jedi Virtual High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
448 East High St
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 758-6232
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 758-6232
Gr: 6-12
1633 Keeler Ave
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-4100
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-4100
Gr: PK-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
301 East St
Clinton, WI 53525
(608) 676-2211
Clinton, WI 53525
(608) 676-2211
Gr: PK-3 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
2639 Sunshine Ln
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-2505
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-2505
Gr: 4-5 | 244 students Minority enrollment: 74%
1524 Frederick St
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-3806
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-3806
Gr: 4-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
1811 Lee Ln
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-2705
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-2705
Gr: 4-5 | 212 students Minority enrollment: 66%
11247 South Merlet Rd
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 365-6156
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 365-6156
Gr: PK-4 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Parkview Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
422 Hwy 11 West
Orfordville, WI 53576
(608) 879-2994
Orfordville, WI 53576
(608) 879-2994
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
121 Janesville St
Footville, WI 53537
(608) 876-6091
Footville, WI 53537
(608) 876-6091
Gr: PK-2 | 203 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Power Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
115 Milwaukee Rd
Clinton, WI 53525
(608) 676-2223
Clinton, WI 53525
(608) 676-2223
Gr: 6 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
1225 4th St
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-3340
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-3340
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
825 Liberty Ave
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-2905
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-2905
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Synectics Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
1859 Northgate Dr
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-3605
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-3605
Gr: 6-8 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Tagos Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1350 N Parker Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5131
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5131
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
2442 W Beloit Newark Rd
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 364-6365
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 364-6365
Gr: 3-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Rock County, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Rock County, WI include Rock University High School, The Lincoln Academy and Rock River Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Rock County?
5 public charter schools are located in Rock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rock County?
Rock County public charter schools minority enrollment is 48% 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 Rock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Rock County include: Rock River Charter School vs. Rock University High School
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