For the 2026 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 13% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 39% 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 87% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bayfield, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
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 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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 87% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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