Washburn School District, Wisconsin

Washburn School District is a unified school district in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 3,948 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 186 sq mi (481 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,948 ± 217
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Bayfield County
Land area
186 sq mi (481 km²)
Median household income
$73,494 ± $4,046
Median home value
$224,300 ± $14,066
Water area
0.36 sq mi (0.93 km²)
State
Wisconsin
Census code (GEOID)
5515540
Coordinates (central point)
46.668406, -91.056167

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Washburn School District, largest first

  1. Washburn (city)1,884 people
  2. Town of Barksdale881 people
  3. Town of Bayview615 people
  4. Town of Washburn568 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. South Shore School District12 mi west
  2. Ashland School District14 mi southeast
  3. Bayfield School District15 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Washburn School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Washburn School District before you rely on it.

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