For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 244 students in 53948, WI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 53948, WI are Mauston Montessori Charter School and Ilead Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 53948 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 53948, WI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53948, WI Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mauston Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
512 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Gr: PK-5 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Ilead Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Lemonweir Academy
Charter School
510 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Gr: 6-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 53948, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 53948, WI include Mauston Montessori Charter School and Ilead Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 53948?
3 public charter schools are located in 53948.
What is the racial composition of students in 53948?
53948 public charter schools minority enrollment is 20% 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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