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School Voucher Programs in Wisconsin
Wisconsin pioneered school vouchers with the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program in 1990. The state now offers voucher programs in Milwaukee, Racine, and statewide.
Milwaukee Parental Choice Program
VoucherAward Amount
Up to $8,399 (K-8) / $9,045 (9-12)
Eligibility
Milwaukee residents, income-based
Students Served
28,000+
Racine Parental Choice Program
VoucherAward Amount
Up to $8,399 (K-8) / $9,045 (9-12)
Eligibility
Racine residents, income-based
Students Served
3,500+
Wisconsin Parental Choice Program
VoucherAward Amount
Up to $8,399 (K-8) / $9,045 (9-12)
Eligibility
Statewide, income-based
Students Served
12,000+
ESA vs Voucher: What's the Difference?
Wisconsin's voucher programs fund private school tuition directly. Unlike ESAs, voucher funds cannot be used for homeschool curricula, tutoring, or therapy services outside of the school.