For the 2024-25 school year, there are 92 charter public preschools serving 28,814 students in Wisconsin.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public preschools in Wisconsin are New Directions Learning Community, Tomah Area Montessori School and School Of Technology And Arts I. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wisconsin charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Charter Public Preschools in Wisconsin (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Directions Learning Community
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2601 Sullivan Ave
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6116
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6116
Grades: PK-4
| 257 students
Rank: #22.
Tomah Area Montessori School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1720 Academy Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-5406
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-5406
Grades: PK-6
| 66 students
Rank: #33.
School Of Technology And Arts I
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1111 7th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7695
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7695
Grades: PK-5
| 116 students
Rank: #44.
Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Cameron St
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6950
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6950
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #55.
Viroqua Area Montessori School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 N Education Ave
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7071
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7071
Grades: PK-8
| 145 students
Rank: #66.
Waukesha Stem Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
114 S Charles St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2305
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2305
Grades: PK-8
| 646 students
Rank: #77.
Chain Exploration Center
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N3160 Silver Lake Dr
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Grades: PK-8
| 131 students
Rank: #88.
Maple Park Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
W1380 Lake Geneva Highway
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-1000
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-1000
Grades: PK-8
| 41 students
Rank: #99.
Eagles' Wings Virtual Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8993 E Baldwin Ave
Solon Springs, WI 54873
(715) 378-2263
Solon Springs, WI 54873
(715) 378-2263
Grades: PK-12
| 17 students
Rank: #1010.
Downtown Montessori
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2507 S Graham St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 744-6005
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 744-6005
Grades: PK-8
| 240 students
Rank: #1111.
Park Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
509 Lawe St
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6129
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6129
Grades: PK-4
| 268 students
Rank: #1212.
Adeline Montessori School Inc
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
995 S Sawyer Rd
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 201-4492
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 201-4492
Grades: PK-9
| 103 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Barron Area Montessori School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 Lulu Avenue
Almena, WI 54805
(715) 357-3263
Almena, WI 54805
(715) 357-3263
Grades: PK-5
| 44 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Birchwood Public Montessori
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 E Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: PK-6
| 32 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (Trvcs)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10186 County Road Mm
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 346-2730
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 346-2730
Grades: PK-8
| 67 students
Rank: #1616.
Whittier Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4382 S 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 143 students
Rank: #1717.
Island City Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 8th Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5124
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5124
Grades: PK-12
| 54 students
Rank: #1818.
Montello Virtual Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-2128
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-2128
Grades: PK-12
| 36 students
Rank: #1919.
Appleton Public Montessori
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1545 E Broadway Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-6325
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-6325
Grades: PK-6
| 147 students
Rank: #2020.
Lake Country Academy - Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4101 Technology Pkwy
Sheboygan, WI 53083
(920) 208-3020
Sheboygan, WI 53083
(920) 208-3020
Grades: PK-8
| 435 students
Rank: #2121.
Etude Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3508 N 21st St
Sheboygan, WI 53083
(920) 459-0947
Sheboygan, WI 53083
(920) 459-0947
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Rank: #2222.
Hayward Ctr For Individualized Learning
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15574 Hwy 77
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 934-2112
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 934-2112
Grades: PK-12
| 229 students
Rank: #2323.
Bridges Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 N Sales St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 539-8360
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 539-8360
Grades: PK-12
| 729 students
Rank: #2424.
Kenosha School Of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6811 18th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-3800
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-3800
Grades: PK-8
| 1,215 students
Rank: #2525.
School For Agricultural And Environmental Studies
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 S Depot St
Fox Lake, WI 53933
(920) 928-3136
Fox Lake, WI 53933
(920) 928-3136
Grades: PK-6
| 116 students
Rank: #2626.
Rural Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
624 College St, Rm 104
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-4620
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-4620
Grades: PK-12
| 1,850 students
Rank: #2727.
Sheboygan Leadership Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1305 St Clair Ave
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 208-5930
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 208-5930
Grades: PK-8
| 205 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Coulee Region Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
228 5th Ave S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7664
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7664
Grades: PK-12
| 86 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Lighthouse Learning Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4521 Lincoln Ave
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-4560
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-4560
Grades: PK-12
| 216 students
Rank: #3030.
Wisconsin Virtual Learning
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Highland Dr
Fredonia, WI 53021
(262) 692-3988
Fredonia, WI 53021
(262) 692-3988
Grades: PK-12
| 351 students
Rank: #3131.
Woodlands School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5510 W Bluemound Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-1600
Grades: PK-8
| 375 students
Rank: #3232.
Tomorrow River Community Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10186 County Road Mm
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 824-5521
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 824-5521
Grades: PK-4
| 115 students
Rank: #3333.
Eachieve Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 Maple Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1069
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1069
Grades: PK-5
| 138 students
Rank: #3434.
Isthmus Montessori Academy Public
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1802 Pankratz St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 661-8200
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 661-8200
Grades: PK-12
| 208 students
Rank: #3535.
Wisconsin Connections Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 W Capitol Dr
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 993-7076
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 993-7076
Grades: PK-12
| 718 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public preschools in Wisconsin?
The top ranked charter public preschools in Wisconsin include New Directions Learning Community, Tomah Area Montessori School and School Of Technology And Arts I.
How many charter public preschools are located in Wisconsin?
92 charter public preschools are located in Wisconsin.
What is the racial composition of students in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin charter public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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