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

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 34 alternative public elementary schools serving 2,098 students in Wisconsin.
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Wisconsin are Mckinley Charter School, Lincoln Hills School and Innovative & Alternative Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wisconsin alternative public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Alternative Public Elementary 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.
Lincoln Hills School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
W4380 Copper Lake Ave
Irma, WI 54442
(715) 536-8386
Grades: 6-12
| 64 students
Rank: #33.
Innovative & Alternative Middle School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1045 E Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4220
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 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: #4 - 54. - 5.
Robert Kupper Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1310 Townline Rd
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7020
Grades: PK-12
| 29 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Bay View
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
325 N Roosevelt St
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 448-2150
Grades: PK-12
| 14 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1717 Superior Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7814
Grades: 5-12
| 23 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Second Avenue School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
721 Oxford Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6901
Grades: 4-12
| 16 students
Rank: #99.
Metro School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
115 W Doty St, 7e
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1634
Grades: 4-12
| 19 students
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Appleton Cooperative Educational Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
320 S Walnut St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-4396
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1212.
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: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Hillcrest School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4616 24th St
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6118
Grades: 6-12
| 60 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Lad Lake Synergy School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2820 W Grant St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 647-1771
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
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: #1616.
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: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Beloit Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1033 Woodward Ave
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 195 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Vel R Phillips School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10201 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-7128
Grades: K-12
| 106 students
Rank: #1919.
Racine Alternative Learning
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2333 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Grades: K-12
| 560 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Southeastern
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 N Holton St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 875-9452
Grades: 6-8
| 7 students
Rank: #2222.
Dr Rosa Minoka-hill School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
325 N Roosevelt St
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 448-2150
Grades: K-12
| 66 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brown County Institute Of Learning
Alternative School
Magnet School
3030 Curry Ln
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 448-2150
Grades: 4-12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Wisconsin Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
317 Knutson Dr
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 267-5150
Grades: PK-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grow Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
4986 County Road M
Oregon, WI 53575
(608) 835-5700
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
Magnet School
1500 Strongs Ave
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 346-1263
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mendota Mental Health Institution
Alternative School
Magnet School
301 Troy Dr
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 267-5150
Grades: PK-12
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
Milwaukee County Youth Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
949 N 9th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 226-7330
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Wisconsin Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
2820 E Park Ave
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(608) 267-5150
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Riverdale Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
800 N 6th St
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3101
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Riverview School
Alternative School
Magnet School
521 Riverview Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 548-7731
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Street School
Alternative School
Magnet School
500 N Schmidt Rd
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5409
Grades: 4-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Winnebago Mental Health Institution
Alternative School
Magnet School
1300 South Dr
Winnebago, WI 54985
(608) 267-5150
Grades: PK-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Services Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
210 E Us Highway 14
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 757-5930
Grades: 4-12
| 11 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Wisconsin?
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Wisconsin include Mckinley Charter School, Lincoln Hills School and Innovative & Alternative Middle School.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Wisconsin?
34 alternative public elementary schools are located in Wisconsin.
What is the racial composition of students in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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