Top 5 Best Madison Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 1,162 students in Madison, WI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Madison, WI are Milestone Democratic School, Isthmus Montessori Academy Public and Nuestro Mundo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, WI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Madison have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Madison, WI (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Milestone Democratic School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2758 Dairy Dr
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 205-8110
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Isthmus Montessori Academy Public
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1802 Pankratz St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 661-8200
Grades: PK-12
| 208 students
Rank: #33.
Nuestro Mundo
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
902 Nichols Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1076
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #44.
Monona Grove Liberal Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5301 Monona Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 316-1924
Grades: 6-12
| 81 students
Rank: #55.
Badger Rock Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
501 E Badger Rd
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 442-1335
Grades: 6-8
| 92 students
Rank: #66.
One City Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1707 W Broadway
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 531-2128
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: n/an/a
One City Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
1707 W Broadway
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 531-2128
Grades: 6-10
| 138 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Madison, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
15 S Brearly St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1907
Grades: 9-10
| 42 students
5208 Mckenna Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 556-9682
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dane County Transition School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
2326 S Park St
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 834-8253
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
545 W Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1907
Grades: 11-12
| 42 students
902 Nichols Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-7670
Grades: PK-2
| 247 students
5104 Gordon Ave
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 223-1895
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
1501 Jenifer St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4235
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
545 West Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4235
Grades: 11-12
| 101 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Madison, WI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Madison, WI include Milestone Democratic School, Isthmus Montessori Academy Public and Nuestro Mundo.
How many public charter schools are located in Madison?
7 public charter schools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public charter schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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