For the 2026 school year, there is 1 blue ribbon public charter school serving 146 students in Wisconsin.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter school in Wisconsin is Whittier Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wisconsin blue ribbon public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 32% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Wisconsin (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4382 S 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Wisconsin?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Wisconsin include Whittier Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Wisconsin?
1 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Wisconsin.
What is the racial composition of students in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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