For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 133 students in 54981, WI.
The top ranked public charter school in 54981, WI is Chain Exploration Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 54981 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 31% statewide average). Charter schools in 54981, WI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54981, WI Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chain Exploration Center
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N3160 Silver Lake Dr
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
54981, Wisconsin 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
N3160 Silver Lake Dr
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Gr: PK-1
950 Park Ave
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Gr: K-2 | 88 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Traeger Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
407 School St
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Gr: 10-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Waupaca Accelerated Learning (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
407 School St
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Gr: 10-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
615 W Union St
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Gr: K-2 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 54981, WI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 54981, WI include Chain Exploration Center.
How many public charter schools are located in 54981?
1 public charter schools are located in 54981.
What is the racial composition of students in 54981?
54981 public charter schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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