For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 115 students in 53226, WI.
The top-ranked public charter school in 53226, WI is Wauwatosa Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 53226 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 31% statewide average). Charter schools in 53226, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53226, WI Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wauwatosa Virtual Academy
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
Gr: K-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
53226, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12
Detention Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
10201 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-4857
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-4857
Gr: 5-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Passage Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9501 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 476-2122
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 476-2122
Gr: 7-9
River Hills School (Catc) (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
9455 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-7537
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-7537
Gr: 1-12 | 1 student
Tosa School Of The Trades (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
12121 West North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-2012
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 773-2012
Gr: 11-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 53226, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 53226, WI include Wauwatosa Virtual Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 53226?
1 public charter schools are located in 53226.
What is the racial composition of students in 53226?
53226 public charter schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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