For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 347 students in Wood County, WI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Wood County, WI are Central Wisconsin Stem Academy and Central Oaks Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood County, WI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Wood County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Wood County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Wisconsin Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Gr: 6-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Central Oaks Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Lincoln Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6786
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6786
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Wood County, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Wood County, WI include Central Wisconsin Stem Academy and Central Oaks Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Wood County?
3 public charter schools are located in Wood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood County?
Wood County public charter schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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