For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 467 students in Janesville, WI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Janesville, 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.
Janesville, WI public charter schools 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 Janesville 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools in Janesville, WI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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
Gr: K-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Janesville, Wisconsin ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Recovery Education Service Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
302 North Parker Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5087
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5087
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Janesville Academy For International Studies (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2909 Kellogg Ave
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-5050
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-5050
Gr: 11-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
1831 Mount Zion Ave
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6600
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6600
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Tagos Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1350 N Parker Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5131
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5131
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Janesville, WI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Janesville, WI include Rock University High School, Arise Virtual Academy and Rock River Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Janesville?
3 public charter schools are located in Janesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Janesville?
Janesville 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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