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Best Madison Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 1,036 students in Madison, WI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Madison, WI are Isthmus Montessori Academy Public, Nuestro Mundo and Monona Grove Liberal Arts. 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 18% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 31% 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 65% 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Isthmus Montessori Academy Public
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1802 Pankratz St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 661-8200
Gr: PK-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Nuestro Mundo
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
902 Nichols Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1076
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Monona Grove Liberal Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5301 Monona Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 316-1924
Gr: 6-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Badger Rock Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
509 E Badger Rd
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 442-1335
Gr: 6-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
One City Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1707 W Broadway
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 531-2128
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
One City Preparatory Academy
Charter School
1707 W Broadway
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 531-2128
Gr: 6-7 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Madison, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Accelerated Learning Academy High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
15 S Brearly St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1907
Gr: 9-10 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Arbor Community School (Closed 2020)
5208 Mckenna Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 556-9682
Dane County Transition School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2326 S Park St
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 834-8253
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Diploma Completion High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
545 W Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1907
Gr: 11-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Maywood Elementary School (Closed 2012)
902 Nichols Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-7670
Gr: PK-2 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Milestone Democratic School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2758 Dairy Dr
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 205-8110
Gr: 6-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Monona Grove Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
5104 Gordon Ave
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 223-1895
Gr: 10-12
Sapar Program High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1501 Jenifer St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4235
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Work & Learning High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
545 West Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4235
Gr: 11-12 | 101 students Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Madison, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Madison, WI include Isthmus Montessori Academy Public, Nuestro Mundo and Monona Grove Liberal Arts.
How many public charter schools are located in Madison?
6 public charter schools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public charter schools minority enrollment is 65% 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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