Charter schools in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has 225 open public charter schools with reported enrollment of 48,473 students in 104 cities, based on 2024–25 federal data.
- Schools
- 225
- Reported students
- 48,473
- Offer high school grades
- 120
- Virtual schools
- 55
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 225 of 225 schools; student–teacher ratios for 203; format for 225. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
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Algoma
- Algoma Venture Academy · 7–12
Almena
- Barron Area Montessori School · Pre-K–6
Amherst
Amherst Junction
- Tomorrow River Community Charter · Pre-K–8
- Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (TRVCS) · Pre-K–8
Athens
Augusta
- Wildlands Charter School · 6–12
Beloit
- The Lincoln Academy · Pre-K–12
Birchwood
- Birchwood Public Montessori · Pre-K–6
- Bobcat Virtual Academy · Pre-K–12
Burlington
- Wisconsin Connect Charter School · Pre-K–12
Cambridge
- Koshkonong Trails School · 7–12
Cameron
- Cameron Academy of Virtual Education · Pre-K–12
- North Star Academy · 9–12
Cedar Grove
- Rocket Academy · 11–12
Chetek
- Link2Learn Virtual Charter School · Pre-K–12
Columbus
- Discovery Charter School · K–3
Cumberland
- Island City Virtual Academy · Pre-K–12
De Pere
De Soto
- De Soto Virtual School · K–12
Delavan
Denmark
- Viking Academy · 6–12
Eagle
Eagle River
Elkhorn
- Career and College Academy · 6–12
- Elkhorn Options Virtual School · Pre-K–12
Elmwood
Fond du Lac
- Fond du Lac STEM Academy · 6–12
Fox Lake
Fredonia
- Wisconsin Virtual Learning · Pre-K–12
Fremont
Gilman
- eSucceed Charter School · K–12
Grand Chute
- Appleton Public Montessori · Pre-K–6
Grantsburg
- iForward · K–12
Greendale
- Time 4 Learning Charter School · Pre-K
Greenfield
- Core4 · Pre-K
Hammond
- Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc · Pre-K–12
Hayward
Hortonville
- Fox West Academy · 6–8
Hudson
Kaukauna
- New Directions Learning Community · Pre-K–4
- Park Community Charter School · Pre-K–4
Kenosha
Keshena
- Kaehkenawapahtaeq · K–2
Kiel
- Between the Lakes Virtual Academy · Pre-K–8
- Kiel eSchool · 9–12
La Farge
- Kickapoo Valley Forest School · Pre-K–3
Lake Geneva
- Maple Park Charter School · Pre-K–8
- New Visions Charter School · 9–12
Land O' Lakes
Little Chute
- Flex Academy · K–8
- Little Chute Career Pathways Academy · 9–12
Lodi
Madison
- Badger Rock Middle · 6–8
- Isthmus Montessori Academy Public · Pre-K–12
Manitowoc
- McKinley Academy · 1–12
Marathon
- Marathon Venture Academy · 6–8
Medford
- Rural Virtual Academy · Pre-K–12
Menasha
- Fox Valley Virtual School · Pre-K–8
Merrill
- Bridges Virtual Academy · Pre-K–12
- Merrill Adult Diploma Academy · 11–12
Middleton
Minocqua
Mondovi
- Anthony Acres School · 6–12
Montello
- High Marq Environmental Charter School · 7–12
- Montello Virtual Charter School · Pre-K–12
Mukwonago
Necedah
- N-Gage Academy · 6–12
- N-Vision Learning Center · 1–5
Neenah
- ACE Alliance Charter Elementary · Pre-K–6
Nekoosa
- Central Wisconsin STEM Academy · 6–8
- WISE Academy · Pre-K–12
New London
- Catalyst Academy · 9–12
North Fond du Lac
Oconomowoc
- Adeline Montessori School Inc · Pre-K–8
- Lake Country Classical Academy Inc · K–12
Orfordville
Palmyra
- Palmyra Eagle Montessori School · Pre-K–6
Prairie du Chien
Racine
- 21st Century Preparatory School · Pre-K–8
Richland Center
- PARTNER Charter School · 8–12
- Richland Online Academy · K–12
Ripon
- Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning · Pre-K–12
- Quest Charter School · 3–5
River Falls
- Renaissance Charter Academy · 9–12
- River Falls Public Montessori Academy · Pre-K–6
Saint Germain
Saukville
Shawano
- LEADS Primary Charter School · Pre-K–2
Shorewood
- New Horizons for Learning · 9–12
Stevens Point
- Point of Discovery School · 7–12
Tomah
- Tomah Area Montessori School · Pre-K–6
Turtle Lake
- Laker Online · K–12
Twin Lakes
- Learning by Design Academy · Pre-K–8
Two Rivers
- Lighthouse Learning Academy · Pre-K–12
Watertown
- Endeavor Charter School · 9–12
- eCampus Academy Charter School · Pre-K–12
Waupaca
- Chain Exploration Center · Pre-K–8
Wauwatosa
- Wauwatosa STEM · K–5
- Wauwatosa Virtual Academy · K–12
West Allis
- Deeper Learning Virtual Academy · Pre-K–12
Weston
- D C Everest Idea School · 6–12
Whitewater
- JEDI Virtual K-12 · Pre-K–12
Wisconsin Rapids
- Central Oaks Academy · Pre-K–8
Wonewoc
Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin charter schools
How many charter schools are in Wisconsin?
The 2024–25 federal data includes 225 open public charter schools in Wisconsin, with reported enrollment of 48,473 students across 225 schools reporting enrollment.
How can I find charter schools near me in Wisconsin?
Browse the city links on this page or use the school search to filter Wisconsin charter schools by name, city, ZIP code, grade level, and format.
Are charter schools free in Wisconsin?
Yes. Charter schools in Wisconsin are public schools and qualifying charter schools cannot charge tuition. Families may still have optional or school-specific costs for transportation, uniforms, meals, activities, or supplies. Confirm current costs and enrollment requirements directly with each school.
What's the difference between a public school and a charter school in Wisconsin?
Both traditional public schools and charter schools in Wisconsin are publicly funded and tuition-free. Traditional public schools are generally governed by a local school district, while charter schools operate under an approved charter and have more flexibility in exchange for accountability to their authorizer. Enrollment boundaries, lotteries, programs, and transportation vary, so confirm the details with each school and the Wisconsin education agency.
Are there virtual charter schools in Wisconsin?
Federal records identify 55 virtual or virtual-with-in-person-options charter schools in Wisconsin. Confirm current learning formats directly with each school.
Does this page rank the best charter schools in Wisconsin?
No. This is an independent factual directory, not a ranking. Compare the available data and confirm admissions, programs, performance, and current details with schools and official state sources.