For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 585 students in Chisago County, MN.
The top ranked public charter schools in Chisago County, MN are Marine Area Community School, Phoenix Academy Charter School and Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chisago County, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Chisago County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 64% (majority Black and Asian).
Best Public Charter Schools in Chisago County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marine Area Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14189 Ostlund Trail N
Shafer, MN 55074
(651) 409-3122
Shafer, MN 55074
(651) 409-3122
Grades: K-6
| 219 students
Rank: #22.
Phoenix Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38460 Lincoln Trail Suite 1
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 237-0656
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 237-0656
Grades: K-8
| 160 students
Rank: #33.
Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10363 Liberty Ln
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Chisago County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Brooker Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
38423 Lincoln Tr
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1306
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1306
Grades: 12
| 29 students
Fairview Day Treatment Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
11725 Stinson Ave
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(651) 213-2501
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(651) 213-2501
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Franconia School Record (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Missing Address
Shafer, MN 55074
(888) 888-8888
Shafer, MN 55074
(888) 888-8888
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Level 4 Program Pathways To Change (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11725 Stinson Ave
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1214
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1214
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
North Branch Early Childhood (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
38705 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1013
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1013
Grades: PK
| 26 students
6644 Main Street
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
Grades: PK
| 56 students
North Branch Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1400
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Soar (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11725 Stinson Avenue
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2076
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2076
Grades: 1-12
| 5 students
Trio Program High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 566
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-4795
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-4795
Grades: 8-12
| 5 students
10363 Liberty
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Chisago County, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Chisago County, MN include Marine Area Community School, Phoenix Academy Charter School and Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning.
How many public charter schools are located in Chisago County?
3 public charter schools are located in Chisago County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chisago County?
Chisago County public charter schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 64% (majority Black and Asian).
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