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.
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 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]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1711043293/aasdk12wius/ziiirjxnfghaa9fa1cdo/AppletonBilingualColor.svg","width":480}])
- 4K Offered
- Multilingual
Grades 4K-5
ABS 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 4K-5th-grade students for future academic success, meaningful careers, and active citizenship in both local and global communities.
![Appleton eSchool]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1750971513/aasdk12wius/k36l7igdiq24ulj0o7r9/eSchoolPost.svg","width":280}])
- 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]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1711043376/aasdk12wius/hpaazungjkaht8a34rij/APMColor.svg","width":476}])
- 4K Offered
- Montessori
- Multi-age Classrooms
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]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1750970422/aasdk12wius/vfpgspgomhyny8cmptul/ATECHPost.svg","width":280}])
- 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]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1711002790/aasdk12wius/eajjlcnq5odyrwyechhs/classicalschool.svg","width":325}])
Grades K-8
Classical School develops critical thinkers, coherent writers, confident speakers, thoughtful leaders, and virtuous citizens. The school delivers a structured and academically rigorous education centered on Teacher-Led Direct Instruction
![Foster Elementary Charter School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1732545467/aasdk12wius/ewodaiusjuwvxun4vaxi/Foster.svg","width":368}])
- Leadership Emphasis
Grades K-5
Foster Elementary Charter School develops strong leaders and confident learners through daily leadership instruction, intentional classroom practices, and rigorous academics.
![Fox Cities Leadership Academy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1750972469/aasdk12wius/o5ywynv0lq6zhqmuqvr5/FCLAPost.svg","width":280}])
- 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]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1711002790/aasdk12wius/cwjxtko7rjhp0esraxwq/Foxriver.svg","width":324}])
- Environmental
- Multi-age Classrooms
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]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1720559698/aasdk12wius/f2kmvugycvvu5cgkxlwa/HAIS.svg","width":432}])
- 4K Offered
- Multilingual
Grades 4K-5
Students at HAIS will be able to speak, read and write fluently in both the English and Hmong languages. HAIS is designed to be responsive to the needs of our underserved students, including English language learners
![Kaleidoscope Academy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1765475630/aasdk12wius/aasdk12wius/fidssfqqphikue83gjww/Kaleidoscope.svg","width":432}])
- 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]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1750971959/aasdk12wius/ou3bxlcph6egd2uymyhc/RSAPost.svg","width":280}])
- 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]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1750970963/aasdk12wius/zvifzkhjycnqgkbphnto/TeslaPost.svg","width":280}])
- 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]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1718907430/aasdk12wius/rkreodl8qbgu2xeyvjiy/OMO.svg","width":432}])
- 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]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1750972558/aasdk12wius/vamzrmmhueio0n3rlbki/VNSPost.svg","width":280}])
- Multi-age Classrooms
- 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]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1750972801/aasdk12wius/gzy33xzm8yzx4poxtxei/WCAPost.svg","width":280}])
- 4K Offered
- Virtual
Grades 4K-12
A leader in virtual education, Wisconsin Connections Academy (WCA) creates dynamic opportunities for 4K-12 learners to succeed.
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.