School Choice > Wisconsin
Wisconsin School Choice Programs
Wisconsinites enjoy access to a robust selection of School Choice programs, from public school open enrollment to vouchers for private school. If you’re looking to learn more about Wisconsin School Choice vouchers, we’ve put together a short guide to get you started.
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Wisconsin School Choice options
Even if you’d prefer to educate your child in the private sector, you may still be entitled to public funding to offset the cost of tuition. Qualified families can utilize Wisconsin’s Parental Choice Program (available at both regional and statewide levels) to access publicly funded vouchers for private education institutions.
Wisconsin also offers an income tax deduction without income limits for families paying private school tuition for their children. Eligible families can apply for an individual tax deduction following K–12 private school tuition payments. With over 419 active Choice schools, odds are you’ll be able to find a perfect fit for your child.
From kindergarten through eighth grade, private schools in Wisconsin are not permitted to charge Choice students tuition. That means that your Parental Choice voucher will cover your child’s entire tuition until they reach high school. From ninth grade onward, institutions may charge additional tuition to Choice families whose annual household income exceeds 220% of the FPL.
Keep in mind that all schools (elementary, middle, and high schools) can charge additional learning and activity fees that are not covered by the voucher. These costs include things like uniforms, room and board, books, transportation fees, sports fees, or musical instruments.
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When selecting students from their pool of Choice applicants, private institutions in Wisconsin are not permitted to make decisions based on the prospective student’s race, religion, prior test scores, or grades. They also can’t consider any recommendations and/or membership status of any organization (such as a parish or church) as a metric for acceptance. Religious educational institutions cannot compel Choice students to participate in religious activities once admitted.
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Families that fundraise with RaiseRight know that it’s the easiest, most effective way to offset private school educational costs. Wisconsin vouchers are limited for tuition only, so utilize RaiseRight to cover other school-related costs and relieve financial pressure.
