For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 349 students in Chisago County, MN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Chisago County, MN are Phoenix Academy Charter School and Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chisago County, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Chisago County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Chisago County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phoenix Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38460 Lincoln Trl, Ste 1
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 237-0656
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 237-0656
Gr: K-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10363 Liberty Ln
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Trio Wolf Creek Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
10363 Liberty Lane
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Chisago County, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Chisago County, MN include Phoenix Academy Charter School and Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning.
How many public charter schools are located in Chisago County?
3 public charter schools are located in Chisago County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chisago County?
Chisago County public charter schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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