For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 153 students in Columbia County, WI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Columbia County, WI are Discovery Charter School and Ouisconsing School Of Collaboration. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, WI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Columbia County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Fuller St
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Grades: K-3
| 73 students
Rank: #22.
Ouisconsing School Of Collaboration
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 School St
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3842
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3842
Grades: 3-5
| 80 students
Columbia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
307 Bullen Rd
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
110 S Elm St
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-9939
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-9939
Grades: PK
| 8 students
N5194 State Rd 78
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2601
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2601
Grades: 1-6
| 44 students
400 S Dickason Blvd
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Grades: 3-5
| 210 students
W8460 Bilkie Rd
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
W8349 Dumke Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-6016
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-6016
Grades: K-6
| 64 students
Gibraltar Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1100 Sauk St
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3853
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3853
Grades: 9-10
| 5 students
Kilbourn Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
520 Race St
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-1461
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-1461
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
W6180 School Rd
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-3412
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-3412
Grades: 5
| 67 students
120 Oak St
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-2153
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-2153
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
Portage Virtual School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
River Crossing Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
191 East Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3764
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3764
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
222 W Pearl St
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 583-2091
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 583-2091
Grades: PK-5
| 70 students
117 W Franklin St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-7376
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-7376
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Columbia County, WI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Columbia County, WI include Discovery Charter School and Ouisconsing School Of Collaboration.
How many public charter schools are located in Columbia County?
2 public charter schools are located in Columbia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County?
Columbia County public charter schools minority enrollment is 14% 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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