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Best Iron County Public Preschools (2026)

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 37% 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 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Iron County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hurley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5503 W Range View Dr
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 407-4777
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Mercer School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2690 W Margaret St
Mercer, WI 54547
(715) 388-8266
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Iron County, WI

Iron County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Dr Joseph Lalich Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
5503 West Range View Dr
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900
Gr: 9-12
Hurley K-12 School (Closed 2023)
5503 W Range View Dr
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900
Gr: 6-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Mercer Environmental Tourism Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
2690 W Margaret St
Mercer, WI 54547
(715) 476-2154
Gr: 8-12

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 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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