For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 2,748 students in Iowa County, WI (there are , 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Iowa County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barneveld Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Barneveld High School
Magnet 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
| 128 students
Rank: #33.
Pecatonica Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 184 students
Rank: #44.
Mineral Point Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 354 students
Rank: #55.
Dodgeville Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 383 students
Rank: #66.
Barneveld Middle School
Magnet 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
| 97 students
Rank: #77.
Mineral Point High School
Magnet 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
| 245 students
Rank: #88.
Mineral Point Middle School
Magnet 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
Magnet 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
| 311 students
Rank: #1010.
Highland Community Middle School
Magnet 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
| 51 students
Rank: #1111.
Dodgeville High School
Magnet 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
| 374 students
Rank: #1212.
Highland Community Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 132 students
Rank: #1313.
Highland Community High School
Magnet 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
| 105 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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 33% (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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