For the 2026 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 60% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), 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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Iowa County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
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 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
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 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
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 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
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 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Iowa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
314 Willow St
Arena, WI 53503
(608) 753-2361
Arena, WI 53503
(608) 753-2361
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 39% (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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