For the 2025 school year, there are 20 alternative private schools serving 2,360 students in Wisconsin.
The top ranked alternative private schools in Wisconsin include Youth Initiative High School, Aldo Leopold Nature Preschool, and Augusta Amish Parochial Schools.
Top Ranked Wisconsin Alternative Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aldo Leopold Nature Preschool
Alternative School
330 Femrite Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-0404
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-0404
Grades: NS
| 1,000 students
Augusta Amish Parochial Schools
Alternative School (Amish)
S11360 County Road G
Augusta, WI 54722
Augusta, WI 54722
Grades: 1-8
| 243 students
Children's Learning Center Inc
Alternative School
21005 Gumina Rd
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 783-5437
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 783-5437
Grades: K-7
| 36 students
6402 Schroeder Rd.
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 441-9408
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 441-9408
Grades: PK-8
| 316 students
Youth Initiative High School![Youth Initiative High School Photo - At Youth Initiative, we understand adolescents. We provide challenge and support, responsibility and freedom, structure and independence. From our small classroom size to our unique Care Group system of support, we are able to pay close attention to each student, to meet them where they are, and to help them grow and flourish in the ways they need most.]( "Youth Initiative High School Photo - At Youth Initiative, we understand adolescents. We provide challenge and support, responsibility and freedom, structure and independence. From our small classroom size to our unique Care Group system of support, we are able to pay close attention to each student, to meet them where they are, and to help them grow and flourish in the ways they need most.")
Alternative School
500 E Jefferson St 302
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-6445
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-6445
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Coa Youth & Family Center
Alternative School
909 E North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 263-8383
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 263-8383
Grades: PK
| 75 students
Coulee Connections - Alternativeeducation
Alternative School
99 Milwaukee St
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 519-5540
La Crosse, WI 54603
(608) 519-5540
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
Family Services Of Wisconsin
Alternative School
3430 Spirit Way
Green Bay, WI 54305
(920) 330-0339
Green Bay, WI 54305
(920) 330-0339
Grades: 6-11
| 15 students
Horizon High School
Alternative School
5003 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 442-0935
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 442-0935
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Institute Of Kings And Priests Inc
Alternative School (Christian)
12201 W Burleigh St Ste 10
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 699-1962
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 699-1962
Grades: Inquire with school
| 17 students
1220 Dewey Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(441) 445-4659
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(441) 445-4659
Grades: 8-12
| 55 students
Light House Youth Center
Alternative School (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2475 W Roosevelt Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 469-0750
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 469-0750
Grades: 4-12
| 137 students
Milwaukee Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
W. Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-7548
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-7548
Grades: 7-11
| 17 students
Milwaukee Spectrum Inc
All-girls | Alternative School
3434 N 38th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-8011
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-8011
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
New Vision Wilderness- Wisconsin
Alternative School
807 Impala Drive
Medford, WI 54451
(414) 737-0400
Medford, WI 54451
(414) 737-0400
Grades: 5-12
| 12 students
Northwest Passage
All-boys | Alternative School
7818 Moline Rd
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-8301
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-8301
Grades: 7-11
| 23 students
Operation Fresh Start
Alternative School
2670 Milwaukee St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 244-4721
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 244-4721
Grades: 12
| 36 students
Powerhouse Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
3245 Token Rd
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 695-3469
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 695-3469
Grades: 6-10
| 12 students
Shalom High School
Alternative School
1749 N 16th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-5019
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-5019
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Starr Academy
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
E7475 Rawhide Rd
New London, WI 54961
(920) 531-2570
New London, WI 54961
(920) 531-2570
Grades: 5-11
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Wisconsin?
The top ranked alternative private schools in Wisconsin include Youth Initiative High School, Aldo Leopold Nature Preschool, and Augusta Amish Parochial Schools.
How many alternative private schools are located in Wisconsin?
20 alternative private schools are located in Wisconsin.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin alternative private schools are approximately 50% minority students, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average of 35%.
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