Charter Elementary Schools in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has 131 public charter schools offering elementary grades (K–5) in the 2024–25 federal data, located in 80 cities.
- Charter elementary schools
- 131
- Students at these schools
- 34,312
- Median students per teacher
- 17.3
- Virtual schools
- 44
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 131 of 131 schools; student–teacher ratios for 116; format for 131. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Charter elementary schools in Wisconsin by city
Milwaukee25
- ALBA - Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes · Pre-K–8
- Bruce Guadalupe · Pre-K–8
- Central City Cyberschool · Pre-K–12
- Darrell Lynn Hines Academy · Pre-K–8
- Downtown Montessori · Pre-K–8
- HAPA-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 · Pre-K–12
- Highland Community School · Pre-K–8
- Honey Creek Elementary · Pre-K–5
- Ideal · Pre-K–8
- La Causa Charter School · Pre-K–8
- Milwaukee Academy of Science · Pre-K–12
- Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus · Pre-K–8
- Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street · Pre-K–8
- Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street · Pre-K–8
- Milwaukee College Preparatory School: Lola Rowe North Campus · Pre-K–8
- Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy · Pre-K–8
- Milwaukee Math and Science Academy · Pre-K–8
- Milwaukee Scholars Charter School · Pre-K–8
- Rocketship Southside Community Prep · Pre-K–5
- Rocketship Transformation Prep · Pre-K–5
- Seeds of Health Elementary Program · Pre-K–8
- Stellar Collegiate Charter School · Pre-K–5
- Whittier Elementary · Pre-K–5
- Woodlands School · Pre-K–8
- Woodlands School - State Street Campus · Pre-K–8
Appleton6
- Appleton Bilingual School · K–5
- Classical School · K–8
- Fox River Academy · K–8
- Stephen Foster Elementary Charter · Pre-K–5
- The Omolade Academy · K–3
- Wisconsin Connections Academy · Pre-K–12 · Virtual
Waukesha4
- eAchieve Elementary · Pre-K–5 · Virtual
- La Casa de Esperanza Charter School · Pre-K–8
- Mill Creek Academy · Pre-K–6
- Waukesha STEM Academy · K–8
La Crosse3
- Coulee Montessori Charter School · Pre-K–6
- Coulee Region Virtual Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- School of Technology and Arts I · Pre-K–5
Minong3
- NorthStar Community Charter School · Pre-K–8
- Northwood Elementary · Pre-K–5
- Northwood Virtual Charter School · Pre-K–12 · Virtual
Sheboygan3
- Etude Elementary · Pre-K–5
- Lake Country Academy - Charter · Pre-K–8
- Sheboygan Leadership Academy · Pre-K–8
Wausau3
- Red Granite Charter School Inc · Pre-K–8
- Wausau Area Montessori Charter School · Pre-K–8
- Wausau Area Virtual Education · K–12 · Virtual
Amherst Junction2
- Tomorrow River Community Charter · Pre-K–8
- Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (TRVCS) · Pre-K–8 · Virtual
Birchwood2
- Birchwood Public Montessori · Pre-K–6
- Bobcat Virtual Academy · Pre-K–12 · Virtual
Eau Claire2
- Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School · Pre-K–5
- Eau Claire Virtual School · K–12 · Virtual
Kaukauna2
- New Directions Learning Community · Pre-K–4
- Park Community Charter School · Pre-K–4
Monona2
- Nuestro Mundo · Pre-K–5
- One City Elementary School · Pre-K–5
Oconomowoc2
- Adeline Montessori School Inc · Pre-K–8
- Lake Country Classical Academy Inc · K–12
Ripon2
- Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning · Pre-K–12 · Virtual
- Quest Charter School · 3–5
Solon Springs2
- Eagles' Wings Public Montessori Charter · Pre-K–6
- Eagles' Wings Virtual Charter School · Pre-K–12 · Virtual
Wauwatosa2
- Wauwatosa STEM · K–5
- Wauwatosa Virtual Academy · K–12 · Virtual
Almena1
- Barron Area Montessori School · Pre-K–6
Athens1
Beloit1
- The Lincoln Academy · Pre-K–12
Burlington1
- Wisconsin Connect Charter School · Pre-K–12 · Virtual
Cameron1
- Cameron Academy of Virtual Education · Pre-K–12 · Virtual
Chetek1
- Link2Learn Virtual Charter School · Pre-K–12 · Virtual
Columbus1
- Discovery Charter School · K–3
Cumberland1
- Island City Virtual Academy · Pre-K–12 · Virtual
De Soto1
- De Soto Virtual School · K–12 · Virtual
Eagle1
Elkhorn1
- Elkhorn Options Virtual School · Pre-K–12 · Virtual
Elmwood1
- Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (WWVC) · Pre-K–12 · Virtual
Fox Lake1
Fredonia1
- Wisconsin Virtual Learning · Pre-K–12 · Virtual
Fremont1
Gilman1
- eSucceed Charter School · K–12 · Virtual
Grand Chute1
- Appleton Public Montessori · Pre-K–6
Grantsburg1
- iForward · K–12 · Virtual
Hammond1
- Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc · Pre-K–12 · Virtual
Hayward1
- Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning · Pre-K–12 · Virtual
Janesville1
- ARISE Virtual Academy · K–12 · Virtual
Keshena1
- Kaehkenawapahtaeq · K–2
Kiel1
- Between the Lakes Virtual Academy · Pre-K–8 · Virtual
La Farge1
- Kickapoo Valley Forest School · Pre-K–3
Lake Geneva1
- Maple Park Charter School · Pre-K–8 · Virtual
Land O' Lakes1
Little Chute1
- Flex Academy · K–8 · Virtual
Lodi1
Madison1
- Isthmus Montessori Academy Public · Pre-K–12
Manitowoc1
- McKinley Academy · 1–12
Mauston1
- Mauston Montessori Charter School · Pre-K–5
McFarland1
- Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (WIVA) · Pre-K–8 · Virtual
Medford1
- Rural Virtual Academy · Pre-K–12 · Virtual
Menasha1
- Fox Valley Virtual School · Pre-K–8 · Virtual
Merrill1
- Bridges Virtual Academy · Pre-K–12 · Virtual
Montello1
- Montello Virtual Charter School · Pre-K–12 · Virtual
Mukwonago1
- Norris Academy Virtual School · K–12 · Virtual
Necedah1
- N-Vision Learning Center · 1–5
Neenah1
- ACE Alliance Charter Elementary · Pre-K–6
Nekoosa1
- WISE Academy · Pre-K–12 · Virtual
North Fond du Lac1
Palmyra1
- Palmyra Eagle Montessori School · Pre-K–6
Prairie du Chien1
- Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education · K–12 · Virtual
Racine1
- 21st Century Preparatory School · Pre-K–8
Richland Center1
- Richland Online Academy · K–12 · Virtual
River Falls1
- River Falls Public Montessori Academy · Pre-K–6
Saint Germain1
Saukville1
Shawano1
- LEADS Primary Charter School · Pre-K–2
Sparta1
- Sparta Montessori School · Pre-K–6
Tomah1
- Tomah Area Montessori School · Pre-K–6
Turtle Lake1
- Laker Online · K–12 · Virtual
Twin Lakes1
- Learning by Design Academy · Pre-K–8 · Virtual
Two Rivers1
- Lighthouse Learning Academy · Pre-K–12 · Virtual
Viroqua1
- Viroqua Area Montessori School · Pre-K–8
Wales1
- Kettle Moraine Explore · K–5
Watertown1
- eCampus Academy Charter School · Pre-K–12 · Virtual
Waupaca1
- Chain Exploration Center · Pre-K–8
West Allis1
- Deeper Learning Virtual Academy · Pre-K–12 · Virtual
Whitewater1
- JEDI Virtual K-12 · Pre-K–12 · Virtual
Wisconsin Rapids1
- Central Oaks Academy · Pre-K–8 · Virtual
Wonewoc1
- Wonewoc-Center Virtual Academy · K–12 · Virtual
About this Wisconsin elementary school list
Schools are included when their reported grade span overlaps K–5, so a K–8 or K–12 school can appear on more than one grade-level list. This factual list does not rank school quality or show current seat availability. Confirm grades, programs, and admissions directly with each school.
Charter elementary schools in Wisconsin: common questions
How many charter elementary schools are in Wisconsin?
The 2024–25 federal data lists 131 open public charter schools in Wisconsin offering at least one grade from K–5, located in 80 cities.
How do I find charter elementary schools near me in Wisconsin?
Browse the city groups on this page, or use the school search with your location, city, or ZIP code and the elementary grade-level filter.
Are charter elementary schools in Wisconsin free?
Charter schools are public schools, so they do not charge tuition for public K–12 grades. Some schools may charge fees for items such as uniforms, activities, or before- and after-school care, so confirm costs with each school.
Are there online charter elementary schools in Wisconsin?
Federal records identify 44 virtual or virtual-with-in-person-options charter schools offering elementary grades in Wisconsin. Confirm current formats and enrollment eligibility with each school.
Does this page rank the best charter elementary schools in Wisconsin?
No. This directory does not rank schools or accept paid placement. Compare the reported facts, then confirm programs, admissions, and current performance information directly with each school.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.