For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 512 students in 53404, WI.
The top ranked public charter school in 53404, WI is 21st Century Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 53404 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 31% statewide average). Charter schools in 53404, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53404, WI Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
21st Century Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Mound Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 598-0026
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 598-0026
Grades: PK-8
| 512 students
53404, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2330 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4260
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4260
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School (Closed 2024)
Magnet School
1722 W 6th St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6900
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6900
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Racine Alternative Learning 6-12 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3109 Mount Pleasant St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Grades: 6-12
| 199 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 53404, WI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 53404, WI include 21st Century Preparatory School.
How many public charter schools are located in 53404?
1 public charter schools are located in 53404.
What is the racial composition of students in 53404?
53404 public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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