For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 874 students in Bayfield County, WI.
The top ranked public preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Bayfield County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Bayfield County (2025-26)
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.
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: #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
Gr: PK-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
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 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (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 preschools in Bayfield County, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Bayfield County, WI include South Shore Elementary School, Drummond Elementary School and Iron River Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bayfield County?
5 public preschools are located in Bayfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bayfield County?
Bayfield County public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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