For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 133 students in Waupaca, WI.
The top-ranked public charter school in Waupaca, WI is Chain Exploration Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waupaca, WI public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 31% statewide average). Charter schools in Waupaca have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Waupaca, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chain Exploration Center
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N3160 Silver Lake Dr
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Waupaca, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
N3160 Silver Lake Dr
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Gr: PK-1
950 Park Ave
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Gr: K-2 | 88 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Traeger Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
407 School St
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Gr: 10-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Waupaca Accelerated Learning (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
407 School St
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Gr: 10-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
615 W Union St
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Gr: K-2 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Waupaca, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Waupaca, WI include Chain Exploration Center.
How many public charter schools are located in Waupaca?
1 public charter schools are located in Waupaca.
What is the racial composition of students in Waupaca?
Waupaca public charter schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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