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Charter schools in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee has 38 public charter schools with reported enrollment of 17,572 students. Of these, 25 offer elementary grades, 25 middle grades, and 13 high school grades. The median school has 17.9 students per teacher.

Schools
38
Reported students
17,572
Median students per teacher
17.9
Virtual schools
0

2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 38 of 38 schools; student–teacher ratios for 38; format for 38. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.

Compare public charter schools in Milwaukee

SchoolGrades
ALBA - Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas ArtesElementaryMiddleMilwaukee School DistrictPre-K–8
Alliance School of MilwaukeeHighMilwaukee School District9–12
Bruce GuadalupeElementaryMiddleUnited Community Center IncPre-K–8
Carmen Hi Southeast CampusHighMilwaukee School District9–12
Carmen High School of Science and Technology South CampusHighMilwaukee School District9–12
Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest CampusMiddleHighMilwaukee School District6–12
Carmen Middle School SouthMiddleCarmen High School of Science and Technology Inc6–8
Central City CyberschoolElementaryMiddleHighCentral City Cyberschool of Milwaukee IncPre-K–12
Darrell Lynn Hines AcademyElementaryMiddleDarrell L Hines Academy IncPre-K–8
Downtown MontessoriElementaryMiddleDowntown Montessori Academy IncPre-K–8
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate AcademyMiddleHighDr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy Inc6–12
Escuela VerdeHighTrans Center for Youth Inc9–12
Green Tree Preparatory AcademyMiddleHighMilwaukee School District6–12
HAPA-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12ElementaryMiddleHighMilwaukee School DistrictPre-K–12
Highland Community SchoolElementaryMiddleMilwaukee School DistrictPre-K–8
Honey Creek ElementaryElementaryMilwaukee School DistrictPre-K–5
IdealElementaryMiddleMilwaukee School DistrictPre-K–8
La Causa Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleMilwaukee School DistrictPre-K–8
Milwaukee Academy of ScienceElementaryMiddleHighMilwaukee Science Education Consortium IncPre-K–12
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street CampusElementaryMiddleMilwaukee School DistrictPre-K–8
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th StreetElementaryMiddleMilwaukee School DistrictPre-K–8
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd StreetElementaryMiddleMilwaukee School DistrictPre-K–8
Milwaukee College Preparatory School: Lola Rowe North CampusElementaryMiddleMilwaukee School DistrictPre-K–8
Milwaukee Environmental Science AcademyElementaryMiddleMilwaukee School DistrictPre-K–8
Milwaukee Math and Science AcademyElementaryMiddleMilwaukee Math and Science Academy IncPre-K–8
Milwaukee Scholars Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleMilwaukee Scholars Charter School IncPre-K–8
Next Door CharterMilwaukee School DistrictPre-K
Pathways HighHighPathways High Inc9–12
Rocketship Southside Community PrepElementaryRocketship Education Wisconsin IncPre-K–5
Rocketship Transformation PrepElementaryRocketship Education Wisconsin IncPre-K–5
Seeds of Health Elementary ProgramElementaryMiddleSeeds of Health IncPre-K–8
Stellar Collegiate Charter SchoolElementaryCarmen High School of Science and Technology IncPre-K–5
Tenor HighHighSeeds of Health Inc9–12
United Community Center Acosta Middle SchoolMiddleUnited Community Center Inc6–8
Veritas HighHighSeeds of Health Inc9–12
Whittier ElementaryElementaryMilwaukee School DistrictPre-K–5
Woodlands SchoolElementaryMiddleWoodlands School IncPre-K–8
Woodlands School - State Street CampusElementaryMiddleWoodlands School IncPre-K–8

About this Milwaukee charter school list

This page lists open public charter schools reported in the NCES Common Core of Data for 2024–25. Counts describe the dataset, not school quality or current seat availability. Confirm programs, admissions, and enrollment directly with each school.

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Frequently asked questions about charter schools in Milwaukee

How many charter schools are in Milwaukee, WI?

Milwaukee has 38 public charter schools in the 2024–25 federal data. Reported enrollment totals 17,572 students across 38 schools reporting enrollment.

How do I compare charter schools near Milwaukee?

Use the table to compare grades, enrollment, students per teacher, and in-person or virtual format. Open a school page for its address, phone number, map, and nearby schools.

Are there charter elementary, middle, or high schools in Milwaukee?

The data identifies 25 schools offering elementary grades, 25 offering middle grades, and 13 offering high school grades. A school can appear in more than one group.

Which is the best charter school in Milwaukee?

This directory does not rank schools. The best fit depends on a student’s needs, and families should compare programs, admissions, commute, current performance information, and other priorities directly with each school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.