For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 404 students in Bayfield, WI.
The top ranked public schools in Bayfield, WI are Bayfield High School, Bayfield Middle School and Bayfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bayfield, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Bayfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bayfield, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Bayfield, WI include Bayfield High School, Bayfield Middle School and Bayfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bayfield?
3 public schools are located in Bayfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Bayfield?
Bayfield public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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