For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 307 students in Hayward, WI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Hayward, WI are Woli/akii'gikinoo'amaading Environmental School, Hayward Ctr For Individualized Learning and Northern Waters Environmental School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hayward, WI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 31% statewide average). Charter schools in Hayward have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Hayward, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woli/akii'gikinoo'amaading Environmental School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8575 N Trepania Rd
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 558-7394
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 558-7394
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students
Rank: #22.
Hayward Ctr For Individualized Learning
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15574 Hwy 77
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 934-2112
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 934-2112
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Northern Waters Environmental School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10256 Greenwood Ln
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Gr: 6-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Hayward, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
10256 Greenwood Ln
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
15930 W 5th St
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Gr: PK | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
8875 N. Round Lake School Road
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-8924
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-8924
Gr: K-12
8575 N Round Lake School Rd
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-8924
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-8924
Gr: PK-5 | 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Hayward, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Hayward, WI include Woli/akii'gikinoo'amaading Environmental School, Hayward Ctr For Individualized Learning and Northern Waters Environmental School.
How many public charter schools are located in Hayward?
3 public charter schools are located in Hayward.
What is the racial composition of students in Hayward?
Hayward public charter schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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