For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 151 students in Columbia County, WI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Columbia County, WI are Discovery Charter School and Ouisconsing School Of Collaboration. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, WI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Columbia County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Fuller St
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Gr: K-3 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Ouisconsing School Of Collaboration
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 School St
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3842
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3842
Gr: 3-5 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Columbia County, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Columbia County, WI include Discovery Charter School and Ouisconsing School Of Collaboration.
How many public charter schools are located in Columbia County?
2 public charter schools are located in Columbia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County?
Columbia County public charter schools minority enrollment is 13% 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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