For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 467 students in 53548, WI.
The top ranked public charter schools in 53548, WI are Rock University High School, Arise Virtual Academy and Rock River Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 53548 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 31% statewide average). Charter schools in 53548, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53548, WI Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rock University High School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6004 S County Road G
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7425
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7425
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: #22.
Arise Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 N Crosby Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6016
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6016
Grades: K-12
| 116 students
Rank: #33.
Rock River Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
31 W Milwaukee St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 752-8273
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 752-8273
Grades: 6-12
| 253 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 53548, WI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 53548, WI include Rock University High School, Arise Virtual Academy and Rock River Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 53548?
3 public charter schools are located in 53548.
What is the racial composition of students in 53548?
53548 public charter schools minority enrollment is 33% 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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