For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 236 students in Pierce County, WI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Pierce County, WI are Renaissance Charter Academy and River Falls Public Montessori Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce County, WI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Pierce County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Pierce County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1355 Sunshine Ave
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7687
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7687
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
River Falls Public Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
421 W Maple St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Western Wisconsin Virtual Charter School (Wwvc)
Charter School
213 S Scott St
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Elmwood, WI 54740
(715) 639-2711
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Pierce County, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Pierce County, WI include Renaissance Charter Academy and River Falls Public Montessori Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Pierce County?
4 public charter schools are located in Pierce County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce County?
Pierce County public charter schools minority enrollment is 15% 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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