For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 891 students in Carver County, MN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Carver County, MN are Cologne Academy, World Learner Charter School and Cologne Academy Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carver County, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Carver County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Carver County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cologne Academy
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1221 Village Pkwy
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Gr: K-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
World Learner Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112050 Hundertmark Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-7398
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-7398
Gr: 1-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Cologne Academy Online
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1221 Village Pkwy
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Stars Building20
Charter School
1111 Village Pkwy
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Gr: PK | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Carver County, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Carver County, MN include Cologne Academy, World Learner Charter School and Cologne Academy Online.
How many public charter schools are located in Carver County?
3 public charter schools are located in Carver County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carver County?
Carver County public charter schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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