For the 2026 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 36% 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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Bayfield County (2026)
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 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 | 156 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 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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 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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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