For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 307 students in Sawyer County, WI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Sawyer County, WI are Hayward Ctr For Individualized Learning and Northern Waters Environmental School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sawyer County, WI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Sawyer County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Sawyer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayward Ctr For Individualized Learning
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15574 State Hwy 77
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 934-2112
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 934-2112
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Northern Waters Environmental School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10256 Greenwood Ln
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Sawyer County, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Sawyer County, WI include Hayward Ctr For Individualized Learning and Northern Waters Environmental School.
How many public charter schools are located in Sawyer County?
3 public charter schools are located in Sawyer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sawyer County?
Sawyer County public charter schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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