For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 2,093 students in Kenosha County, WI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Kenosha County, WI are Lakeview K-8 Academy, Ruth Harman Academy and Harborside Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenosha County, WI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Kenosha County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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 Kenosha County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeview K-8 Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6729 18th Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-2746
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-2746
Gr: PK-8 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Ruth Harman Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8518 22nd Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-2191
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-2191
Gr: K-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Harborside Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
913 57th St
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-8400
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-8400
Gr: 6-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Kenosha High School Of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
7400 39th Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 286-0320
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 286-0320
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Learning By Design Academy
Charter School
1218 Wilmot Ave
Twin Lakes, WI 53181
(262) 877-2148
Twin Lakes, WI 53181
(262) 877-2148
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Kenosha County, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Kenosha County, WI include Lakeview K-8 Academy, Ruth Harman Academy and Harborside Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Kenosha County?
5 public charter schools are located in Kenosha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kenosha County?
Kenosha County public charter schools minority enrollment is 44% 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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