For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 349 students in Chisago County, MN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Chisago County, MN are Phoenix Academy Charter School and Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chisago County, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Chisago County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Chisago County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phoenix Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38460 Lincoln Trail Suite 1
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 237-0656
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 237-0656
Gr: K-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10363 Liberty Ln
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Trio Wolf Creek Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
10363 Liberty Lane
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Gr: 9-12
Chisago County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brooker Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
38423 Lincoln Tr
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1306
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1306
Gr: 12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Fairview Day Treatment Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
11725 Stinson Ave
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(651) 213-2501
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(651) 213-2501
Gr: 6-12
Franconia School Record (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Missing Address
Shafer, MN 55074
(888) 888-8888
Shafer, MN 55074
(888) 888-8888
Level 4 Program Pathways To Change (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11725 Stinson Ave
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1214
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1214
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
North Branch Early Childhood (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
38705 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1013
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1013
Gr: PK | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
6644 Main Street
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
Gr: PK | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
North Branch Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1400
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1400
Soar (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11725 Stinson Avenue
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2076
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2076
Gr: 1-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Trio Program High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 566
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-4795
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-4795
Gr: 8-12 | 5 students
10363 Liberty
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Gr: 9
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Chisago County, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Chisago County, MN include Phoenix Academy Charter School and Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning.
How many public charter schools are located in Chisago County?
3 public charter schools are located in Chisago County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chisago County?
Chisago County public charter schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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