For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 951 students in Barron, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 67 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Barron, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Barron, WI are Advanced Learning Academy Of Wisconsin, Woodland Elementary School and Riverview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barron, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Barron have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Barron, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Advanced Learning Academy Of Wisconsin
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1050 E Woodland Ave
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5627
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5627
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
808 E Woodland Ave
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5621
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5621
Grades: PK-4
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
Riverview Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
135 W River Ave
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5641
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5641
Grades: 5-8
| 298 students
Rank: #44.
Barron High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1050 E Woodland Ave
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5627
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5627
Grades: 9-12
| 312 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Barron, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Barron, WI include Advanced Learning Academy Of Wisconsin, Woodland Elementary School and Riverview Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Barron?
4 public schools are located in Barron.
What percentage of students in Barron go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Barron are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Barron?
Barron public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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