For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 2,742 students in Iowa County, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 161 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Iowa County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Iowa County, WI are Barneveld Elementary School, Barneveld High School and Pecatonica Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iowa County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Iowa County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Iowa County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barneveld Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
304 S Jones St
Barneveld, WI 53507
(608) 924-4711
Barneveld, WI 53507
(608) 924-4711
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
Barneveld High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 S Jones St
Barneveld, WI 53507
(608) 924-4711
Barneveld, WI 53507
(608) 924-4711
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
Rank: #33.
Pecatonica Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 School Rd
Hollandale, WI 53544
(608) 523-4283
Hollandale, WI 53544
(608) 523-4283
Grades: PK-5
| 179 students
Rank: #44.
Mineral Point Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 Cothern St
Mineral Point, WI 53565
(608) 987-0711
Mineral Point, WI 53565
(608) 987-0711
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #55.
Dodgeville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
404 N Johnson St
Dodgeville, WI 53533
(608) 935-3307
Dodgeville, WI 53533
(608) 935-3307
Grades: PK-4
| 379 students
Rank: #66.
Barneveld Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
304 S Jones St
Barneveld, WI 53507
(608) 924-4711
Barneveld, WI 53507
(608) 924-4711
Grades: 6-8
| 80 students
Rank: #77.
Mineral Point High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 Ross St
Mineral Point, WI 53565
(608) 987-0730
Mineral Point, WI 53565
(608) 987-0730
Grades: 9-12
| 238 students
Rank: #88.
Mineral Point Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 Ross St
Mineral Point, WI 53565
(608) 987-0720
Mineral Point, WI 53565
(608) 987-0720
Grades: 6-8
| 178 students
Rank: #99.
Dodgeville Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
951 W Chapel St
Dodgeville, WI 53533
(608) 935-3307
Dodgeville, WI 53533
(608) 935-3307
Grades: 5-8
| 310 students
Rank: #1010.
Highland Community Middle School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Cardinal Dr
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Grades: 6-8
| 55 students
Rank: #1111.
Dodgeville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
912 W Chapel St
Dodgeville, WI 53533
(608) 935-3307
Dodgeville, WI 53533
(608) 935-3307
Grades: 9-12
| 371 students
Rank: #1212.
Highland Community Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Cardinal Dr
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Grades: PK-5
| 114 students
Rank: #1313.
Highland Community High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Cardinal Dr
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Iowa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
208 Jarvis St
Ridgeway, WI 53582
(608) 924-3461
Ridgeway, WI 53582
(608) 924-3461
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
314 Willow St
Arena, WI 53503
(608) 753-2361
Arena, WI 53503
(608) 753-2361
Grades: PK-5
| 97 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Iowa County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Iowa County, WI include Barneveld Elementary School, Barneveld High School and Pecatonica Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Iowa County?
13 public schools are located in Iowa County.
What percentage of students in Iowa County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Iowa County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa County?
Iowa County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Iowa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Iowa County include: Barneveld High School vs. Dodgeville High School, Barneveld Elementary School vs. Dodgeville Elementary School, Mineral Point Elementary School vs. Dodgeville Elementary School
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