For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 583 students in Eau Claire, WI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Eau Claire, WI are Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School, Mckinley Charter School and Eau Claire Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eau Claire, WI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 31% statewide average). Charter schools in Eau Claire have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Eau Claire, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Cameron St
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6950
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Mckinley Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1266 Mckinley Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6900
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6900
Gr: 6-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Eau Claire Virtual School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Main St
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-3001
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-3001
Gr: K-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Eau Claire, Wisconsin 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Health Occupations Charter (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
620 W Clairemont Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 833-3403
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 833-3403
Gr: 11-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 11%
400 Cameron St
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 839-2816
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 839-2816
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Lowes Creek Early Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1029 E Lowes Creek Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 839-2826
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 839-2826
Gr: PK | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Technology Charter School (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
400 Cameron St
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-3100
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-3100
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Eau Claire, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Eau Claire, WI include Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School, Mckinley Charter School and Eau Claire Virtual School.
How many public charter schools are located in Eau Claire?
3 public charter schools are located in Eau Claire.
What is the racial composition of students in Eau Claire?
Eau Claire public charter schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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