For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 916 students in Barron, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 25 private students). 97% 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 Woodland Elementary School, Riverview Middle School and Barron High 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 25% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Barron have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Barron, WI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
808 E Woodland Ave
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5621
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5621
Gr: PK-4 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Riverview Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 W River Ave
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5641
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5641
Gr: 5-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Barron High School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Barron, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Barron, WI include Woodland Elementary School, Riverview Middle School and Barron High School.
How many public schools are located in Barron?
3 public schools are located in Barron.
What percentage of students in Barron go to public school?
97% 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 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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