For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 340 students in Iron County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Iron County, WI are Hurley Elementary 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Iron County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Iron County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hurley Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Mercer School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2690w Margaret St
Mercer, WI 54547
(715) 388-8266
Mercer, WI 54547
(715) 388-8266
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Iron County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Iron County, WI include Hurley Elementary School and Mercer School.
How many public preschools are located in Iron County?
2 public preschools are located in Iron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron County?
Iron County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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