For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 337 students in Barron County, WI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Barron County, WI are Laker Online, Barron Area Montessori School and Island City Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barron County, WI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Barron County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Barron County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laker Online
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Oak St N
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Barron Area Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 Lulu Avenue
Almena, WI 54805
(715) 357-3263
Almena, WI 54805
(715) 357-3263
Gr: PK-6 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Island City Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 8th Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5124
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5124
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
North Star Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 S 1st St
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-4560
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-4560
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Barron County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1001 Knapp St
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-3136
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-3136
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Barron County, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Barron County, WI include Laker Online, Barron Area Montessori School and Island City Virtual Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Barron County?
7 public charter schools are located in Barron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barron County?
Barron County public charter schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public charter schools in Barron County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Barron County include: Link2learn Virtual Charter School vs. Island City Virtual Academy, Island City Virtual Academy vs. Link2learn Virtual Charter School
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