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Explore Our Charter Schools

You Have Choices in the AASD

Charter schools foster innovation, creativity, and choice, providing families with meaningful educational options tailored to their children’s interests and needs. To make the best, most informed choice, we encourage families to explore all of our charter schools that spark their interest.

We have the second-most public charter schools in the state, at 15, Milwaukee Public Schools has 19.

Each charter school in Appleton has a unique mission and offers distinctive programming—ranging from environmental education and engineering to fine arts and Montessori learning.

Ready to Apply?

In the AASD, charter school acceptance is determined via a lottery application held every December through February. Learn more about the timeline and how to apply here.

Explore Our Charter Schools

Scroll down to learn more about our charter schools, or select a category to explore charters that share that focus.

 

Appleton Bilingual School
  • Multilingual

Grades K-5

Appleton Bilingual School fosters academic excellence and bilingual fluency in both Spanish and English. The school’s mission is to build cross-cultural understanding, nurture a lifelong enthusiasm for learning, and prepare K-5th-grade students for future academic success, meaningful careers, and active citizenship in both local and global communities.

Appleton eSchool
  • Virtual

Grades 7-12

Appleton eSchool provides flexible 21st-century learning opportunities for 7th-12th-grade students to blend online courses into their academic plans and schedules at their school.

Appleton Public Montessori
  • Montessori

Age 4 - Grade 6

Appleton Public Montessori is dedicated to nurturing the whole child through a curriculum grounded in the Montessori philosophy of education and human development. Our goal is to help every child, age 4 through grade 6, reach their fullest potential in a structured, hands-on, and beautifully prepared environment that inspires critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. 

Appleton Technical Academy
  • Manufacturing
  • Technology & Engineering

Grades 9-12

ATECH is committed to providing high school students with a jump-start toward successful and rewarding careers within the modern manufacturing and technology industries.

Classical School

Grades K-8

Classical School prepares students to become critical thinkers, articulate writers, confident speakers, thoughtful leaders, and virtuous citizens. Every minute of the school day is intentionally structured around teacher-led instruction, ensuring that each learning opportunity counts.

Foster Elementary Charter School
  • Leadership-Emphasis

Grades K-5

Foster is a small, diverse, and close-knit K-5 elementary school where every child is known and valued. Our mission is to develop the skills and knowledge our students need to become Global Leaders in their communities.

Fox Cities Leadership Academy
  • Leadership-Emphasis

Grades 9-12

Fox Cities Leadership Academy (FCLA) offers a rigorous, contemporary, and interdisciplinary curriculum within a supportive small learning community. Our students develop essential lifelong skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, and leadership—skills that prepare them for success in college, career, and life

Fox River Academy
  • Environmental

Grades K-8 

At Fox River Academy, K-8 students don’t just read about science—they live it. From field studies and community service-learning projects to collaborations with local universities, learners gain meaningful experiences that prepare them for college, careers, and lifelong success

Hmong American Immersion School
  • Multilingual

Grades 4K-5

Hmong American Immersion School (HAIS) — meaning “to speak” in Hmong — empowers students to use their voices to create positive change in their communities. At HAIS, students develop the ability to speak, read, and write fluently in both Hmong and English, preparing them to thrive in a multilingual, multicultural world

Kaleidoscope Academy
  • Project-Based

Grades 6-8

Kaleidoscope Academy is a vibrant middle school where student voice, choice, and creativity take center stage. Our student-centered approach emphasizes strong relationships, social-emotional growth, and hands-on learning experiences

Renaissance School for the Arts
  • Fine Arts Focus

Grades 9-12

The Renaissance School for the Arts is an arts-based high school that is not only committed to developing accomplishments in the visual arts, film, theater, music, writing, and dance; but also to nurturing curiosity and creativity, while inspiring a passion for community engagement.

Tesla Engineering Charter School
  • Technology & Engineering

Grades 9-12

Tesla Engineering Charter School provides a comprehensive and challenging educational experience designed for students with a strong interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

The Ọmọladé Academy
  • Entrepreneurship

Grades K-4

The Ọmọladé Academy’s mission is to ignite excellence in our scholars by providing a world-class holistic educational experience that amplifies scholars’ intellectual, leadership, and entrepreneurial talents to ensure they are competitive and bold change-makers in our global society. 

Valley New School
  • Project-Based

Grades 6-12

Valley New School is a learning community that empowers individuals to become purposeful adults. VNS welcomes all students, grades 6-12, to design and implement a truly Personalized Learning Plan based on their passions, future goals, current strengths, and areas for personal and academic growth.

Wisconsin Connections Academy
  • Virtual

Grades 4K-12

A leader in virtual education, Wisconsin Connections Academy (WCA) creates dynamic opportunities for 4K-12 learners to succeed. 

Annual "Only in the AASD" Charter Fair

Don't miss our Only in the AASD Charter School Fair from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in the Appleton West Emmanuel Gym (610 N. Badger Ave).

Explore Our Schools

Visit the school’s website and social media pages, and call their front office to learn about virtual or in-person events — an important step to ensure the climate, culture, and academic offerings of a school will meet your student’s needs.