For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 318 students in Barron County, WI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Barron County, WI are Advanced Learning Academy Of Wisconsin, Laker Online and Barron Area Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barron County, WI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Barron County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Barron County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Advanced Learning Academy Of Wisconsin
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1050 E Woodland Ave
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5627
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5627
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Laker Online
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Oak St N
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
Rank: #33.
Barron Area Montessori School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 Lulu Avenue
Almena, WI 54805
(715) 357-3263
Almena, WI 54805
(715) 357-3263
Grades: PK-5
| 44 students
Rank: #44.
Island City Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 8th Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5124
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5124
Grades: PK-12
| 54 students
Rank: #55.
North Star Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 S 1st St
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-4560
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-4560
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: #66.
Island City Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
980 8th Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 522-5122
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 522-5122
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Cameron Academy Of Virtual Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 S 1st St
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-5610
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-5610
Grades: PK-12
| 115 students
Rank: #88.
Link2learn Virtual Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Knapp St
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-2226
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-2226
Grades: PK-12
| 25 students
Barron County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
230 Lulu Ave
Almena, WI 54805
(715) 357-3263
Almena, WI 54805
(715) 357-3263
Grades: 3-4
| 20 students
Barron County Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1107 Heart Island Parkway
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 736-3464
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 736-3464
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
1001 Knapp St
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-3137
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-3137
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1001 Knapp St
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-3136
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-3136
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Po Box 247
Dallas, WI 54733
(715) 837-1180
Dallas, WI 54733
(715) 837-1180
Grades: PK
| 22 students
1011 S Main St
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-4591
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-4591
Grades: PK-5
| 98 students
Island City Research Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
980 8th Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5122
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5122
Grades: 7-8
| 20 students
30 Phipps Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-3145
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-3145
Grades: PK-4
| 150 students
608 West Marshall
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-5432
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-5432
Grades: PK
| 18 students
426 North Wilson Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-7979
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-7979
Grades: 3-5
| 96 students
Northern Lakes Regional Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
33 Ann St
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8612
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-8612
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
1001 Knapp St
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-2226
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-2226
Grades: 6-8
| 18 students
1201 6th St
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-2244
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-2244
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Barron County, WI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Barron County, WI include Advanced Learning Academy Of Wisconsin, Laker Online and Barron Area Montessori School.
How many public charter schools are located in Barron County?
8 public charter schools are located in Barron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barron County?
Barron 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).
Which public charter schools in Barron County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Barron County include: Island City Virtual Academy vs. Link2learn Virtual Charter School
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