For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 667 students in Iron County, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Iron County, WI are Hurley Elementary School, Hurley High School and Mercer School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iron County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Iron County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Iron County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hurley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5503 W Range View Dr
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 407-4777
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 407-4777
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
Hurley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5503 W Range View Dr
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900
Grades: 6-12
| 324 students
Rank: #33.
Mercer School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2690 W Margaret St
Mercer, WI 54547
(715) 388-8266
Mercer, WI 54547
(715) 388-8266
Grades: PK-12
| 121 students
Iron County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dr Joseph Lalich Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
5503 West Range View Dr
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5503 W Range View Dr
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900
Grades: 6-12
| 407 students
2690 W Margaret St
Mercer, WI 54547
(715) 476-2154
Mercer, WI 54547
(715) 476-2154
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Iron County, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Iron County, WI include Hurley Elementary School, Hurley High School and Mercer School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Iron County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Iron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron County?
Iron County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Iron County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Iron County include: Mercer School vs. Hurley High School
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