Charter schools in Wales, WI
4 schools in Wales, 10 more within 15 miles. Public, and free to attend.
Public charter schools (tuition-free)
Wales charter schools at a glance
4 public charter schools give Wales as their address in the 2025-26 federal school directory, and 10 more are within 15 miles. The 4 in town had about 396 students in 2024-25. 0 teach elementary grades and 4 teach high school. One is mostly or fully online. Every one is a public school that charges no tuition.
Charter schools in Wales (4)
Largest first. Enrollment and teachers are from 2024-25; schools new in 2025-26 have no count yet.
| Charter school | Grades | Students (2024-25) | Per teacher | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School of Health Sciences | 9-12 | 176 | 20.3 | (262) 968-6200 |
| School for Arts and Performance | 9-12 | 114 | 13.7 | (262) 968-6273 |
| KM Global Sch | 9-12 | 71 | 16.1 | (262) 968-6273 |
| KM ConnectFully online | 6-12 | 35 | 21.9 | (262) 968-6200 |
Nearby, within 15 miles (10)
Charter schools in other towns, nearest first. Online schools are left out here because their address is an office.
| Charter school | Grades | Students (2024-25) | Per teacher | Town | Miles | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle Moraine Explore | K-5 | 137 | 16.6 | Dousman | under 1 | (262) 968-6400 |
| Adeline Montessori School | PK-8 | 211 | 11.4 | Oconomowoc | 4 | (262) 201-4492 |
| Waukesha STEM Academy | PK-8 | 580 | 13.7 | Waukesha | 7 | (262) 970-2305 |
| La Casa de Esperanza Charter School | PK-8 | 310 | 15.8 | Waukesha | 7 | (262) 547-0887 |
| Waukesha Academy of Health Professions | 9-12 | 112 | 112 | Waukesha | 8 | (262) 970-3775 |
| Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy | 9-12 | 144 | 48 | Waukesha | 8 | (262) 970-3880 |
| Mill Creek Academy | PK-7 | 324 | 13.8 | Waukesha | 8 | (262) 422-6020 |
| Lake Country Classical Academy | K-12 | 562 | Oconomowoc | 10 | (262) 254-9049 | |
| Eagleville Charter School | K-6 | 95 | 15.3 | Eagle | 11 | (262) 363-6258 |
| Palmyra Eagle Montessori School | PK-6 | 26 | 7.9 | Palmyra | 14 | (262) 495-7101 |
Charter schools: how they work
- Public and free. NCES describes a public charter school as a publicly funded school, usually run by a group or organization under a contract (the charter) with the state, the district or another body. The federal definition says a charter school does not charge tuition.
- Families choose it. Under the same definition, a charter school is one parents choose to send their children to, and it admits students by lottery when more apply than it has room for.
- Its own rules, its own accountability. The charter frees the school from some state or local rules; in return it must meet the standards written in its charter. It is nonsectarian.
- No program badge. ChoiceFunded’s program badges and “schools that accept” lists cover private schools only. Charter schools are listed separately here, with no badge, and are never counted with private schools.
Sources: 20 U.S.C. 7221i (federal Charter Schools Program definitions); NCES, Condition of Education: Public Charter School Enrollment. Each state writes its own charter law, so ask the school how enrollment works there.
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Questions parents ask
How many charter schools are in Wales?
4 public charter schools in the 2025-26 federal directory are in Wales, and 10 more are within 15 miles. High School of Health Sciences, School for Arts and Performance, KM Global Sch, KM Connect.
Do charter schools in Wales charge tuition?
No. Charter schools are public schools, and the federal definition of a charter school says it does not charge tuition. Ask each school about fees for extras.
How do I enroll in a Wales charter school?
Apply to each school directly. Under the federal definition, a charter school admits students by lottery when more apply than it has room for, so check each school’s application dates. Each state writes its own charter law.
School facts: U.S. Department of Education, Common Core of Data (2025-26 directory, 2024-25 enrollment and staff). Where our data comes from.