For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 169 students in Waupaca County, WI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Waupaca County, WI are Chain Exploration Center and Catalyst Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waupaca County, WI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Waupaca County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Waupaca County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chain Exploration Center
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N3160 Silver Lake Dr
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Catalyst Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
709 S Shawano St
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8686
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8686
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Fremont Stem Academy Inc.
Charter School
615 Wolf River Dr
Fremont, WI 54940
(920) 867-8065
Fremont, WI 54940
(920) 867-8065
Gr: 5-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Waupaca County, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Waupaca County, WI include Chain Exploration Center and Catalyst Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Waupaca County?
3 public charter schools are located in Waupaca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waupaca County?
Waupaca County public charter schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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