Top Rankings
Bayfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 415 students in Bayfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Bayfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
415 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bayfield School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#426 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Graduation Rate
70%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)49.9%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
66%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
9%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% White
15%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,788 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,027 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$15 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$33,788
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$37,027
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Bayfield School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Pointe Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
868 Whitefish St
La Pointe, WI 54850
(715) 747-3605
La Pointe, WI 54850
(715) 747-3605
Gr: K-6 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
How many schools belong to Bayfield School District?
Bayfield School District manages 4 public schools serving 415 students.
What is the rank of Bayfield School District?
Bayfield School District is ranked #426 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bayfield School District?
66% of Bayfield School District students are American Indian, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bayfield School District?
Bayfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Bayfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,027 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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