For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 504 students in Manitowoc County, WI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Manitowoc County, WI are Lighthouse Learning Academy and Mckinley Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manitowoc County, WI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Manitowoc County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Manitowoc County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lighthouse Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4521 Lincoln Ave
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-4560
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-4560
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Mckinley Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1002 E Cedar Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Gr: 1-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Between The Lakes Virtual Academy
Charter School
416 Paine St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-5169
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-5169
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Kiel Eschool
Charter School
416 Paine St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2266
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2266
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Manitowoc County, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Manitowoc County, WI include Lighthouse Learning Academy and Mckinley Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Manitowoc County?
4 public charter schools are located in Manitowoc County.
What is the racial composition of students in Manitowoc County?
Manitowoc County public charter schools minority enrollment is 17% 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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