For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 349 students in Chisago County, MN.
The top ranked public charter schools in Chisago County, MN are Phoenix Academy Charter School and Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chisago County, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Chisago County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools in Chisago County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phoenix Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38460 Lincoln Trail Suite 1
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 237-0656
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 237-0656
Gr: K-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10363 Liberty Ln
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Trio Wolf Creek Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
10363 Liberty Lane
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Gr: 9-12
Chisago County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brooker Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
38423 Lincoln Tr
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1306
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1306
Gr: 12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Fairview Day Treatment Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
11725 Stinson Ave
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(651) 213-2501
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(651) 213-2501
Gr: 6-12
Franconia School Record (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Missing Address
Shafer, MN 55074
(888) 888-8888
Shafer, MN 55074
(888) 888-8888
Level 4 Program Pathways To Change (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11725 Stinson Ave
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1214
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1214
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
North Branch Early Childhood (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
38705 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1013
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1013
Gr: PK | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
6644 Main Street
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
Gr: PK | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
North Branch Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1400
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1400
Soar (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11725 Stinson Avenue
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2076
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2076
Gr: 1-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Trio Program High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 566
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-4795
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-4795
Gr: 8-12 | 5 students
10363 Liberty
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Gr: 9
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Chisago County, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Chisago County, MN include Phoenix Academy Charter School and Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning.
How many public charter schools are located in Chisago County?
3 public charter schools are located in Chisago County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chisago County?
Chisago County public charter schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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