For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 2,742 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 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Iowa County, WI are Barneveld High School, Barneveld Elementary 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 51% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Iowa County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barneveld High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
304 S Jones St
Barneveld, WI 53507
(608) 924-4711
Barneveld, WI 53507
(608) 924-4711
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Barneveld Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Pecatonica Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 School Rd
Hollandale, WI 53544
(608) 523-4283
Hollandale, WI 53544
(608) 523-4283
Gr: PK-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Mineral Point Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Mineral Point High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 Ross St
Mineral Point, WI 53565
(608) 987-0730
Mineral Point, WI 53565
(608) 987-0730
Gr: 9-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Mineral Point Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 Ross St
Mineral Point, WI 53565
(608) 987-0720
Mineral Point, WI 53565
(608) 987-0720
Gr: 6-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Barneveld Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 S Jones St
Barneveld, WI 53507
(608) 924-4711
Barneveld, WI 53507
(608) 924-4711
Gr: 6-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Dodgeville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 N Johnson St
Dodgeville, WI 53533
(608) 935-3307
Dodgeville, WI 53533
(608) 935-3307
Gr: PK-4 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Dodgeville Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
951 W Chapel St
Dodgeville, WI 53533
(608) 935-3307
Dodgeville, WI 53533
(608) 935-3307
Gr: 5-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Dodgeville High School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
Highland Community Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Cardinal Dr
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
Highland Community Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Cardinal Dr
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Gr: 6-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 High School, Barneveld Elementary 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?
95% 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).
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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