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Best Washburn County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 333 students in Washburn County, WI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Washburn County, WI are Birchwood Public Montessori, Northstar Community Charter School and Northwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washburn County, WI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Washburn County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Washburn County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Birchwood Public Montessori
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 E Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Gr: PK-6 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Northstar Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #33.
Northwood Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Northwood High/middle
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Bobcat Virtual Academy
Charter School
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Gr: PK-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
Northwood Virtual Charter School
Charter School
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Gr: PK-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Washburn County, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Washburn County, WI include Birchwood Public Montessori, Northstar Community Charter School and Northwood Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Washburn County?
5 public charter schools are located in Washburn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washburn County?
Washburn County public charter schools minority enrollment is 15% 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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