For the 2024-25 school year, there are 46 public charter schools serving 18,391 students in Milwaukee, WI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Milwaukee, WI are Wauwatosa Stem, Downtown Montessori and Whittier Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milwaukee, WI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Milwaukee have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Milwaukee, WI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wauwatosa Stem
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1060 N Glenview Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Grades: K-5
| 131 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
New Horizons For Learning
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 E Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6921
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Highland Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1706 W Highland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 342-1412
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 342-1412
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
Rank: #77.
Hapa-hmong American Peace Academy K3-12
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4601 N 84th St
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 383-4944
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 383-4944
Grades: PK-12
| 1,828 students
Rank: #88.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2449 N 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 445-8020
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 445-8020
Grades: PK-8
| 493 students
Rank: #99.
Honey Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6701 W Eden Pl
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7900
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 604-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #1010.
Pathways High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3022 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 943-2891
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 943-2891
Grades: 9-12
| 145 students
Rank: #1111.
United Community Center Acosta Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1038 S 6th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 389-5106
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 389-5106
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
Rank: #1212.
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12121 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1000
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-1000
Grades: K-12
| 168 students
Rank: #1313.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1228 W Lloyd St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6000
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6000
Grades: PK-8
| 490 students
Rank: #1414.
Ideal
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1420 W Goldcrest Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 267-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 267-1600
Grades: PK-8
| 245 students
Rank: #1515.
Veritas High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3025 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 389-5570
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 389-5570
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Alliance School Of Milwaukee
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
850 W Walnut St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-5400
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 145 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Escuela Verde
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3628 W Pierce St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 988-7960
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 988-7960
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Penfield Montessori Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1441 N 24th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 999-2330
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 999-2330
Grades: PK-6
| 121 students
Rank: #1919.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2623 N 38th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 445-1000
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 445-1000
Grades: PK-8
| 467 students
Rank: #2020.
Rocketship Southside Community Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3003 W Cleveland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 455-3539
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 455-3539
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #2121.
Alba - Academia De Lenguaje Y Bellas Artes
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1712 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-7525
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-7525
Grades: PK-8
| 595 students
Rank: #2222.
Milwaukee College Preparatory School Lola Rowe North Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1350 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6600
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 264-6600
Grades: PK-8
| 512 students
Rank: #2323.
Stellar Collegiate Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2431 S 10th St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 210-2507
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 210-2507
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #2424.
Seeds Of Health Elementary Program
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1445 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 672-0726
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 672-0726
Grades: PK-8
| 378 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Carmen High School Of Science And Technology South Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1712 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 384-4444
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 384-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 387 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Tenor High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
918 Vel R Phillips Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 431-4371
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 431-4371
Grades: 9-12
| 550 students
Rank: #2727.
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7000 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-0197
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-0197
Grades: PK-8
| 670 students
Rank: #2828.
Milwaukee Math And Science Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2703 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 263-6400
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 263-6400
Grades: PK-8
| 231 students
Rank: #2929.
Rocketship Transformation Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5501 N 68th St N
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 501-1107
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 501-1107
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #3030.
Carmen Mid/hi Northwest Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5496 N 72nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 837-4000
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 837-4000
Grades: 6-12
| 615 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Darrell Lynn Hines Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7151 N 86th St
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 358-3542
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 358-3542
Grades: PK-8
| 192 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6600 W Melvina St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 353-3830
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 353-3830
Grades: PK-8
| 299 students
Rank: #3333.
Milwaukee Academy Of Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 W Kilbourn Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 933-0302
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 933-0302
Grades: PK-12
| 1,401 students
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Carmen Hi Southeast Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 509-7800
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 509-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 748 students
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4030 N 29th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 873-4014
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 873-4014
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5225 W Vliet St Room 9
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8473
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8473
Grades: PK-K
| 16 students
Academy Of Learning & Leadership (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1530 West Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 372-3942
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 372-3942
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
2450 S 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-3520
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(414) 604-3520
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Achievement Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 897-7398
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 897-7398
Grades: 6-12
| 51 students
Afro Urban Institute High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Po Box 85
Milwaukee, WI 53201
(414) 562-6969
Milwaukee, WI 53201
(414) 562-6969
Grades: 9-12
| 159 students
5268 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Grades: 1-8
| 181 students
7841 N 47th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6705
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6705
Grades: PK-2
| 228 students
1618 W Keefe Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 615-3915
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 615-3915
Grades: PK-8
| 158 students
Aurora Weier Edl Cente High School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
2669 N Richards St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 562-8398
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 562-8398
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Banner School Of Milwaukee (Closed 2016)
Charter School
7171 W Brown Deer Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 375-1510
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 375-1510
Grades: 6-8
| 219 students
5757 West Dean Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6900
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-6900
Grades: 5-8
| 501 students
6700 North 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
3620 N 18th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 615-3915
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 615-3915
Grades: PK-8
| 651 students
3814 West North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 615-3915
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 615-3915
Grades: PK-8
| 590 students
Capitol West Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3939 N 88th St
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 465-1355
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 465-1355
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
4116 W Silver Spring Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5300
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
1236 S Layton Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 384-4444
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 384-4444
Grades: 6-8
| 199 students
Carter School Of Excellence (Closed 2010)
Charter School
2001 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-4044
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-4044
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Centro Hispano High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1645 South 36th St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 672-6868
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 672-6868
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Childrens Hospital Of Wi School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
9000 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 299-2795
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 299-2795
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Cities Project High School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
700 W Michigan St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 344-8480
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 344-8480
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
6700 N 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 256-8200
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 256-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
2760 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-8608
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-8608
Grades: 9-10
| 63 students
3040 West Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-4422
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-4422
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Cyd - Career Youth Development (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3517 W Courtland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 449-5960
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 449-5960
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
6850 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 206-0500
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
Daniels University Preparatory Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4834 N Mother Daniels Way
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 463-6000
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 463-6000
Grades: PK-8
| 156 students
Detention Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
10201 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-4857
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-4857
Grades: 5-12
| 21 students
3620 North 18th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 212-2915
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 212-2915
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3409 N 37th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-5500
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 114 students
2969 South Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 286 students
Dubois High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
4141 North 64th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 393-2580
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 393-2580
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5268 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-1624
Grades: 1-8
| 176 students
5372 N 37th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 616-5400
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 616-5400
Grades: 6-10
| 622 students
611 West National Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 672-1237
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 672-1237
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Milwaukee, WI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Milwaukee, WI include Wauwatosa Stem, Downtown Montessori and Whittier Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Milwaukee?
46 public charter schools are located in Milwaukee.
What is the racial composition of students in Milwaukee?
Milwaukee public charter schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public charter schools in Milwaukee are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Milwaukee include: Highland Community School vs. Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street
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