For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 1,568 students in Waukesha, WI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Waukesha, WI are Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy, Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions and Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waukesha, WI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 31% statewide average). Charter schools in Waukesha have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Waukesha, WI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3880
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3880
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 75:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3775
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3775
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 114:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
222 Maple Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1069
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1069
Gr: 6-12 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Eachieve Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
222 Maple Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1069
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1069
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
La Casa De Esperanza Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
410 Arcadian Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 547-0887
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 547-0887
Gr: PK-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Waukesha East Alternative School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-4355
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-4355
Gr: 6-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Mill Creek Academy
Charter School
S46w23850 Lawnsdale Rd
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 422-6020
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 422-6020
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Waukesha, Wisconsin 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Hyde Park Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1405
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1405
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
1111 Maitland Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1605
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1605
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
111 E Main St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 524-8677
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 524-8677
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Waukesha Stem Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
114 S Charles St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2305
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2305
Gr: PK-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Waukesha, WI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Waukesha, WI include Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy, Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions and Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin.
How many public charter schools are located in Waukesha?
7 public charter schools are located in Waukesha.
What is the racial composition of students in Waukesha?
Waukesha public charter schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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