For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 606 students in Barron, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Barron, WI are Woodland Elementary School and Riverview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barron, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Barron have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Barron, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
808 E Woodland Ave
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5621
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5621
Gr: PK-4 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Riverview Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 W River Ave
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5641
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5641
Gr: 5-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Barron, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Barron, WI include Woodland Elementary School and Riverview Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Barron?
2 public elementary schools are located in Barron.
What is the racial composition of students in Barron?
Barron public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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