(The Center Square) - A majority of Wisconsinites would like to see an easier way for families to select a public school outside of their neighborhood school and support expanding public charter schools in the state, according to a new poll.

The polled showed that, conducted by YouGov on behalf of City Forward Collective and CFC Action Fund, showed that 76% support making it easier for families to choose a public school other than their assigned neighborhood school with 14% against it.

YouGov asked 2,000 Wisconsin adults the questions with 46% supporting Democrat David Crowley in the upcoming Nov. 3 general election while 42% supported Tom Tiffany and 9% were unsure.

"While Wisconsin voters may be divided over who should lead the state, there's remarkable agreement about what families want from their schools," Colleston Morgan Jr., President and Executive Director of CFC, said in a statement. "They want access to great schools, high expectations for every student, and the same accountability standards for every publicly funded school."

A new report from the Institute for Reforming Government found that 2,507 more Wisconsin students used vouchers in 2027 than 2026 and 3,908 more students use independent, non-district charter schools,

“School choice has never been in higher demand, just as particular state leaders are crowing about taking it away,” Quinton Klabon, Senior Research Director at the Institute for Reforming Government, said in a statement. “Instead of sabotaging some of Wisconsin’s highest performers and ripping options away from parents, Wisconsin should ensure every city has an ecosystem of diverse, excellent schools.”

The CFC poll found that 65% have a favorable view of traditional public schools, 60% have a favorable view of private schools and 55% have a favorable view of public charter schools.

It also found that 49% support Wisconsin's parental choice programs compared with 38% who oppose it.

When asked about school priorities, 52% said it was ensuring all students have access to a high-quality education, while 41% selected preparing students for jobs and careers and 12% said giving families more school options was a top-two priority.