For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,281 students in Iowa County, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Iowa County, WI are Barneveld Elementary School, Pecatonica Elementary School and Mineral Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iowa County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Iowa County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
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 preschools in Iowa County, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Iowa County, WI include Barneveld Elementary School, Pecatonica Elementary School and Mineral Point Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Iowa County?
5 public preschools are located in Iowa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa County?
Iowa County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Iowa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Iowa County include: Barneveld Elementary School vs. Dodgeville Elementary School, Mineral Point Elementary School vs. Dodgeville Elementary School, Highland Community Elementary School vs. Dodgeville Elementary School
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