For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 967 students in Bayfield County, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bayfield County, WI are South Shore Elementary School, Drummond Elementary School and Iron River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bayfield County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bayfield County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bayfield County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Shore Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9135 School Rd
Port Wing, WI 54865
(715) 774-3500
Port Wing, WI 54865
(715) 774-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 110 students
Rank: #22.
Drummond Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
52440 Eastern Ave
Drummond, WI 54832
(715) 739-6669
Drummond, WI 54832
(715) 739-6669
Grades: PK-6
| 164 students
Rank: #33.
Iron River Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 101 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 302 students
Rank: #55.
Bayfield Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 93 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Bayfield County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ascend Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
52440 Eastern Ave
Drummond, WI 54832
(715) 739-6669
Drummond, WI 54832
(715) 739-6669
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bayfield County, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bayfield County, WI include South Shore Elementary School, Drummond Elementary School and Iron River Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bayfield County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Bayfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bayfield County?
Bayfield County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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