Best Public Charter Schools in Columbia County (2025-26)

Best Columbia County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 55% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 27%), and score of 35% (versus the 31% 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Discovery Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
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Top 20%

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200 Fuller St
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950

Gr: K-3 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #22.

Ouisconsing School Of Collaboration

Charter School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
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Top 50%

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101 School St
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3842

Gr: 3-5 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

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School

Location

Quick Facts

Arlington Elementary School (Closed 2023)

307 Bullen Rd
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347

Gr: PK-K

Balliet Early Childhood Elementary School (Closed 2006)

110 S Elm St
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-9939

Gr: PK | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Caledonia Elementary School (Closed 2014)

N5194 State Rd 78
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2601

Gr: 1-6 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Dekorra Elementary School (Closed 2011)

W8460 Bilkie Rd
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347

Gr: K-2

Fort Winnebago Elementary School (Closed 2014)

W8349 Dumke Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-6016

Gr: K-6 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Gibraltar Charter School (Closed 2015)

Charter School

1100 Sauk St
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3853

Gr: 9-10 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Kilbourn Academy (Closed 2009)

520 Race St
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-1461

Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Lodi-4-kids (Closed 2023)

103 Pleasant St
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3855

Gr: PK | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Marcellon Elementary School (Closed 2012)

W6180 School Rd
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-3412

Gr: 5 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Pardeeville Junior High School (Closed 2023)

120 Oak St
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-2153

Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Portage Virtual School (Closed 2015)

301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879

Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 13%

River Crossing Charter School (Closed 2014)

Charter School

191 East Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3764

Gr: 7-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

River Valley Elementary Lone Rock (Closed 2018)

222 W Pearl St
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 583-2091

Gr: PK-5 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

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).