Top 10 Best Wisconsin Alternative Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 alternative public charter schools serving 1,126 students in Wisconsin.
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in Wisconsin are Mckinley Charter School, Catalyst Academy and Norris Academy Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wisconsin alternative public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 32% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Alternative Public Charter Schools in Wisconsin (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Charter School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1266 Mckinley Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6900
Grades: 6-12
| 141 students
Rank: #22.
Catalyst Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
709 S Shawano St
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8686
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Norris Academy Virtual School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
W247s10395 Center Dr
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 662-5911
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
North Star Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 S 1st St
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-4560
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
900 East Montgomery St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #66.
New Horizons For Learning
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1701 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #77.
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1004 E 1st Street
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-1431
Grades: 10-12
| 26 students
Rank: #88.
Cameron Academy Of Virtual Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
750 S 1st St
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-5610
Grades: PK-12
| 115 students
Rank: #99.
Enrich Excel Achieve Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2607 N 18th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-2490
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Insight School Of Wisconsin High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4721 Dale-curtin
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Waukesha East Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-4355
Grades: 6-12
| 74 students
Rank: #1212.
Mckinley Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1002 E Cedar Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Grades: K-12
| 121 students
Rank: #1313.
Rock River Charter School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
31 W Milwaukee St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 752-8273
Grades: 6-12
| 249 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Journeys
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
1509 S 76th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 604-4290
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative public charter schools in Wisconsin?
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in Wisconsin include Mckinley Charter School, Catalyst Academy and Norris Academy Virtual School.
How many alternative public charter schools are located in Wisconsin?
14 alternative public charter schools are located in Wisconsin.
What is the racial composition of students in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin alternative public charter schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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