For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 101 students in Iron River, WI.
The top ranked public school in Iron River, WI is Iron River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iron River, WI public school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Iron River have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Iron River, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iron River Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7730 Pettingill Ave
Iron River, WI 54847
(715) 372-4334
Iron River, WI 54847
(715) 372-4334
Gr: PK-5 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Iron River, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Iron River, WI include Iron River Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Iron River?
1 public schools are located in Iron River.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron River?
Iron River public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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