For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 333 students in Washburn County, WI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Washburn County, WI are Birchwood Public Montessori, Northwood Elementary School and Northwood High/middle. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washburn County, WI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 31% statewide average). Charter schools in Washburn County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Washburn County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Birchwood Public Montessori
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 E Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: PK-6
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
Northwood Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Grades: PK-5
| 158 students
Rank: #33.
Northwood High/middle
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Grades: 6-12
| 137 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bobcat Virtual Academy
Charter School
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwood Virtual Charter School
Charter School
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Grades: PK-12
| 3 students
Washburn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
201 E Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
201 East Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Grades: PK-6
| 23 students
300 S Wilson Street
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: PK
| n/a students
801 Cty Hwy A
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2171
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2171
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Northstar Community Charter School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Grades: 4-8
| 30 students
801 County Highway A
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2171
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2171
Grades: PK-12
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Washburn County, WI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Washburn County, WI include Birchwood Public Montessori, Northwood Elementary School and Northwood High/middle.
How many public charter schools are located in Washburn County?
5 public charter schools are located in Washburn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washburn County?
Washburn County public charter schools minority enrollment is 15% 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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