For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 1,604 students in Bayfield County, WI.
The top ranked public schools in Bayfield County, WI are South Shore Elementary School, Drummond Elementary School and South Shore Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bayfield County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Bayfield County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Bayfield County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Shore Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9135 School Rd
Port Wing, WI 54865
(715) 774-3500
Port Wing, WI 54865
(715) 774-3500
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Drummond Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
52440 Eastern Ave
Drummond, WI 54832
(715) 739-6669
Drummond, WI 54832
(715) 739-6669
Gr: PK-6 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
South Shore Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9135 School Rd
Port Wing, WI 54865
(715) 774-3500
Port Wing, WI 54865
(715) 774-3500
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Iron River Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7730 Pettingill Ave
Iron River, WI 54847
(715) 372-4334
Iron River, WI 54847
(715) 372-4334
Gr: PK-5 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Washburn Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
411 W 8th St
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6199
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6199
Gr: PK-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Washburn High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 W 4th St
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6188
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6188
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Washburn Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 W 4th St
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6199
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6199
Gr: 7-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Drummond High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
52440 Eastern Ave
Drummond, WI 54832
(715) 739-6669
Drummond, WI 54832
(715) 739-6669
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Drummond Junior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
52440 Eastern Ave
Drummond, WI 54832
(715) 739-6669
Drummond, WI 54832
(715) 739-6669
Gr: 7-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Bayfield High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 N 4th St
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 779-3201
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 779-3201
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
Bayfield Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 N 4th St
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 779-3201
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 779-3201
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1212.
Bayfield Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 N 4th St
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 779-3201
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 779-3201
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Bayfield County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ascend Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
52440 Eastern Ave
Drummond, WI 54832
(715) 739-6669
Drummond, WI 54832
(715) 739-6669
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bayfield County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Bayfield County, WI include South Shore Elementary School, Drummond Elementary School and South Shore Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Bayfield County?
12 public schools are located in Bayfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bayfield County?
Bayfield County public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Bayfield County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bayfield County include: Bayfield High School vs. Washburn High School, Washburn High School vs. Bayfield High School, Drummond High School vs. Bayfield High School
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