Top 3 Best Wood County Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 347 students in Wood County, WI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Wood County, WI are Central Wisconsin Stem Academy, Central Oaks Academy and Wise Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood County, WI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Wood County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Wood County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Wisconsin Stem Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Grades: 6-8
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Central Oaks Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Lincoln Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 116 students
Rank: #33.
Wise Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8000
Grades: PK-12
| 209 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wood County, WI

Wood County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1801 16th St South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Grades: 11-12
| 32 students
2390 48th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6126
Grades: PK-6
| 138 students
311 Lincoln St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6730
Grades: 8-9
| 719 students
1401 E Becker Rd
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-8464
Grades: 10-12
| 32 students
500 S Section St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8010
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Niikuusra Community School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Grades: 4-8
| 5 students
501 17th St South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6171
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
River Cities High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
680 W Grand Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 422-6360
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
6443 S Virginia St
Vesper, WI 54489
(715) 424-6786
Grades: PK-5
| 77 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Wood County, WI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Wood County, WI include Central Wisconsin Stem Academy, Central Oaks Academy and Wise Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Wood County?
3 public charter schools are located in Wood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood County?
Wood County public charter schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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