Best Public Charter Schools in Wood County (2026)

Best Wood County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 score of 18% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 27%), and score of 46% (versus the 31% 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 6% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Wood County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Central Wisconsin Stem Academy

Charter School

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
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Top 50%

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540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040

Gr: 6-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1

Rank: #22.

Central Oaks Academy

Charter School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
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311 Lincoln Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6768

Gr: PK-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #33.

Wise Academy

Charter School

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
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540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8000

Gr: PK-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 73:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wood County, WI

Wood County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Central Cities Health Institute High School (Closed 2014)

Vocational School

1801 16th St South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750

Gr: 11-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1

Childrens Choice Elementary School (Closed 2007)

2390 48th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6126

Gr: PK-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

East Junior High School (Closed 2023)

311 Lincoln St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6730

Gr: 8-9 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Marshfield Human Services Academy (Closed 2009)

1401 E Becker Rd
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-8464

Gr: 10-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1

Nekoosa 4k (Closed 2023)

500 S Section St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8010

Gr: PK

Niikuusra Community School (Closed 2018)

Alternative School

540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040

Gr: 4-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Pitsch Elementary School (Closed 2011)

501 17th St South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6171

Gr: PK-6

River Cities High School (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

680 W Grand Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 422-6360

Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Vesper Community Academy (Closed 2023)

6443 S Virginia St
Vesper, WI 54489
(715) 424-6786

Gr: PK-5 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

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 6% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).