2026 Rankings
Best Trade Schools in Wisconsin
Data-driven rankings of 35 trade colleges in Wisconsin based on graduation rates, student outcomes, and affordability. No paid placements.
Showing 1–25 of 35 schools
Eau Claire, WI · Private Trade School
Milwaukee, WI · Private Trade School
Madison, WI · Private Trade School
Greenfield, WI · Private Trade School
Onalaska, WI · Private Trade School
Appleton, WI · Public Institution
Fennimore, WI · Public Institution
Rice Lake, WI · Public Institution
Milwaukee, WI · Private Trade School
Rhinelander, WI · Public Institution
La Crosse, WI · Public Institution
Kenosha, WI · Private Trade School
Eau Claire, WI · Public Institution
Green Bay, WI · Public Institution
Pewaukee, WI · Public Institution
Janesville, WI · Public Institution
Wisconsin Rapids, WI · Public Institution
Fond du Lac, WI · Public Institution
Cleveland, WI · Public Institution
Appleton, WI · Private Trade School
Beloit, WI · Private Trade School
Madison, WI · Private Trade School
Milwaukee, WI · Public Institution
Wausau, WI · Public Institution
Kenosha, WI · Public Institution
Our rankings evaluate trade and vocational colleges using six weighted metrics derived from federal IPEDS data: graduation rate, student-faculty ratio, program breadth, institutional scale, financial accessibility, and affordability. Schools must meet minimum eligibility requirements to be ranked.
How are these rankings calculated? View Methodology