For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 522 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 28%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 32% 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 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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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