For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 2,867 students in Iowa County, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 161 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Iowa County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Iowa County, WI are Barneveld Elementary School, Mineral Point Middle School and Highland Community High 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 45% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Iowa County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barneveld Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
304 S Jones St
Barneveld, WI 53507
(608) 924-4711
Barneveld, WI 53507
(608) 924-4711
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Mineral Point Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 Ross St
Mineral Point, WI 53565
(608) 987-0720
Mineral Point, WI 53565
(608) 987-0720
Grades: 6-8
| 177 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Community High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1030 Cardinal Dr
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: #44.
Mineral Point Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
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
| 348 students
Rank: #55.
Mineral Point High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 Ross St
Mineral Point, WI 53565
(608) 987-0730
Mineral Point, WI 53565
(608) 987-0730
Grades: 9-12
| 239 students
Rank: #66.
Pecatonica Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 School Rd
Hollandale, WI 53544
(608) 523-4283
Hollandale, WI 53544
(608) 523-4283
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: #77.
Barneveld High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
304 S Jones St
Barneveld, WI 53507
(608) 924-4711
Barneveld, WI 53507
(608) 924-4711
Grades: 6-12
| 122 students
Rank: #88.
Dodgeville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 N Johnson St
Dodgeville, WI 53533
(608) 935-3307
Dodgeville, WI 53533
(608) 935-3307
Grades: PK-4
| 416 students
Rank: #99.
Dodgeville Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
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
| 318 students
Rank: #1010.
Dodgeville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
912 W Chapel St
Dodgeville, WI 53533
(608) 935-3307
Dodgeville, WI 53533
(608) 935-3307
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Rank: #1111.
Highland Community Middle School
Charter 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: 6-8
| 67 students
Rank: #1212.
Highland Community Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Cardinal Dr
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Grades: PK-5
| 143 students
Rank: n/an/a
304 S Jones St
Barneveld, WI 53507
(608) 924-4711
Barneveld, WI 53507
(608) 924-4711
Grades: 6-8
| 102 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, Mineral Point Middle School and Highland Community High School.
How many public schools are located in Iowa County, WI?
13 public schools are located in Iowa County, WI.
What percentage of students in Iowa County, WI go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Iowa County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa County, WI?
Iowa County, WI public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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