For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 169 students in Waupaca County, WI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Waupaca County, WI are Chain Exploration Center and Catalyst Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waupaca County, WI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 31% statewide average). Charter schools in Waupaca County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Waupaca County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chain Exploration Center
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N3160 Silver Lake Dr
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Grades: PK-8
| 133 students
Rank: #22.
Catalyst Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
709 S Shawano St
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8686
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8686
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fremont Stem Academy Inc.
Charter School
615 Wolf River Dr
Fremont, WI 54940
(920) 867-8065
Fremont, WI 54940
(920) 867-8065
Grades: 5-7
| 12 students
Waupaca County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
N3160 Silver Lake Dr
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
1700 Klatt Road
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8420
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8420
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
238 N Harriet St
Clintonville, WI 54929
(715) 823-7215
Clintonville, WI 54929
(715) 823-7215
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1700 Klatt Rd
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8420
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8420
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
950 Park Ave
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Grades: K-2
| 88 students
School Of Enterprise Marketing (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
1700 Klatt Rd
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8420
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8420
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Traeger Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
407 School St
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Grades: 10-12
| 20 students
Waupaca Accelerated Learning (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
407 School St
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Grades: 10-12
| 27 students
Waupaca County Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
310 E Main St
Weyauwega, WI 54983
(608) 745-5400
Weyauwega, WI 54983
(608) 745-5400
Grades: 5-12
| 7 students
615 W Union St
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Grades: K-2
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Waupaca County, WI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Waupaca County, WI include Chain Exploration Center and Catalyst Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Waupaca County?
3 public charter schools are located in Waupaca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waupaca County?
Waupaca County public charter schools minority enrollment is 11% 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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