For the 2025-26 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 21% (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 3/10, 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools in Washburn County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Birchwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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
Gr: PK-6 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Northwood Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Gr: PK-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Washburn County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
201 East Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Gr: PK-6 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Northstar Community Charter School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Gr: 4-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
801 County Highway A
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2171
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2171
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students Minority enrollment: 10%
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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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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