For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 264 students in Vernon County, WI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Vernon County, WI are Viroqua Area Montessori School, Vernon County Area Better Futures High School and Laurel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernon County, WI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Vernon County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Vernon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Viroqua Area Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 N Education Ave
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7071
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7071
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Vernon County Area Better Futures High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #33.
Laurel High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
De Soto Virtual School
Charter School
615 Main St
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-3311
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-3311
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Kickapoo Valley Forest School
Charter School
301 W Adams St
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 639-0569
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 639-0569
Gr: PK-3 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Vernon County, WI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Vernon County, WI include Viroqua Area Montessori School, Vernon County Area Better Futures High School and Laurel High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Vernon County?
5 public charter schools are located in Vernon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon County?
Vernon County public charter schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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