For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public charter schools serving 3,578 students in Outagamie County, WI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Outagamie County, WI are New Directions Learning Community, Fox River Academy and Tesla Engineering Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Outagamie County, WI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Outagamie County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Outagamie County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Directions Learning Community
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2601 Sullivan Ave
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6116
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6116
Gr: PK-4 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Fox River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1000 S Mason St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Gr: K-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Tesla Engineering Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2121 Emmers Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5400
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3310 N Durkee St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5525
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5525
Gr: K-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Appleton Public Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1545 E Broadway Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5515
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5515
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Flex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 Meulemans St, Ste A
Little Chute, WI 54140
(920) 788-7605
Little Chute, WI 54140
(920) 788-7605
Gr: K-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Renaissance School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5611
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5611
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Little Chute Career Pathways Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1402 Freedom Rd
Little Chute, WI 54140
(920) 788-7600
Little Chute, WI 54140
(920) 788-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Park Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
509 Lawe St
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6129
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6129
Gr: PK-4 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
Fox West Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 Warner St
Hortonville, WI 54944
(920) 779-7922
Hortonville, WI 54944
(920) 779-7922
Gr: 6-8 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Fox Cities Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5000 N Ballard Rd
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 852-5405
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 852-5405
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1212.
Valley New School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
122 E College Ave, Suite 2b
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5605
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5605
Gr: 7-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1313.
Appleton Technical Academy
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5410
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5410
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1414.
Stephen Foster Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 W Foster St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5470
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5470
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
Appleton Bilingual School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
912 N Oneida St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5535
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5535
Gr: K-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1616.
Kaleidoscope Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
318 E Brewster St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5430
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5430
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
The Omolade Academy
Charter School
2224 N Ullman St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5329
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5329
Gr: K-3 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Outagamie County, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Outagamie County, WI include New Directions Learning Community, Fox River Academy and Tesla Engineering Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Outagamie County?
18 public charter schools are located in Outagamie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Outagamie County?
Outagamie County public charter schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public charter schools in Outagamie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Outagamie County include: Fox River Academy vs. Classical School, Classical School vs. Fox River Academy, Valley New School vs. Tesla Engineering Charter School
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