For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 67 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton, WI.
The top-ranked public charter school in Downtown is Valley New School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton, WI public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 32% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton, WI include Valley New School.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton?
1 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton public charter schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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