For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 643 students in Marathon County, WI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Marathon County, WI are D C Everest Idea School, Wausau Area Montessori Charter School and Maple Grove Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marathon County, WI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Marathon County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 Public Charter Schools in Marathon County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
D C Everest Idea School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4704 Camp Phillips Rd
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-0511
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-0511
Gr: 6-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 N 13th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0795
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0795
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Maple Grove Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
135594 County Road L
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Gr: K-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Marathon Venture Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Spring Valley Dr
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2538
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2538
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Enrich Excel Achieve Learning Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2607 N 18th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-2490
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-2490
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Wausau Area Virtual Education
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Seymour St
Wausau, WI 54402
(715) 261-0527
Wausau, WI 54402
(715) 261-0527
Gr: K-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Red Granite Charter School Inc
Charter School
1800 N 1st Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 281-4776
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 281-4776
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Marathon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0265
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0265
Gr: PK-K | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1
W18996 1st St
Aniwa, WI 54408
(715) 449-2931
Aniwa, WI 54408
(715) 449-2931
Gr: K-6 | 88 students
Po Box F
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
E3640 County Rd Q
Ringle, WI 54471
(715) 446-3600
Ringle, WI 54471
(715) 446-3600
Gr: PK-2 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
W18907 Cedar St
Eland, WI 54427
(715) 253-2691
Eland, WI 54427
(715) 253-2691
Gr: PK-K | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
1699 Schofield Ave, Suite 300
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-4221
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-4221
Gr: K-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
290 County Rd F
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 536-7684
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 536-7684
Gr: K-5 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
135594 County Road L
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 536-7684
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 536-7684
Gr: K-5 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
New Horizons Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
709 Weston Ave
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060
Gr: 6-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
1310 Grand Ave
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-0419
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-0419
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
School Of Intern'l Studies At Meadowbrook (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Gr: PK | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Star Bright Charter (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Gr: PK | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
2607 N 18th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Marathon County, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Marathon County, WI include D C Everest Idea School, Wausau Area Montessori Charter School and Maple Grove Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Marathon County?
6 public charter schools are located in Marathon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marathon County?
Marathon 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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