The top reported proficiency rate is 81% in Social studies. The lowest is 62% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Bay Harbor Elementary
Bay Harbor Elementary serves students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in the Howard-Suamico School District, a regular public school situated in the village of Suamico, Wisconsin. Because the school covers only the early elementary years, state test results are available for third and fourth graders rather than for a full K-8 or high school span. That testing data, drawn from the Wisconsin Forward assessment, places Bay Harbor Elementary among higher-performing schools in the county. Across the subjects tested—math, English language arts, science, and social studies—the school’s overall proficiency sits in the top quartile relative to districts in Brown County. Parents reading this should know that the school’s results reflect a strong academic start for its young students, with particularly solid showings in English language arts and social studies at both tested grade levels.
The student body is overwhelmingly white, with a modest share of students identifying as two or more races and smaller numbers of Hispanic, Asian, American Indian, and Black students. About one in five students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, a rate that is relatively low compared to many schools in the region. That figure suggests a predominantly middle- to upper-middle-income peer environment. Data on special education and English learner populations was not available in the source material, so a parent interested in those supports would want to ask the school directly about services and identification rates.
Suamico itself is a fast-growing bedroom community on the northern edge of Green Bay. Publicly reported information describes it as a primarily residential village that has expanded rapidly in recent decades, with a mix of suburban and rural character. The village has no traditional downtown; its main commercial hub is the Urban Edge Town Centre, which offers grocery stores, dining, and some retail. Outdoor recreation is a major draw, with the Northeastern Wisconsin Zoo, Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve, and miles of walking trails within the area. Most residents commute to Green Bay for work, and the village’s population has grown substantially over the past few years, a trend that continues to shape housing demand and school enrollment.
Bay Harbor Elementary is one of several schools in the Howard-Suamico district, which covers most of Suamico as well as parts of Howard and other nearby communities. A portion of Suamico falls under the Pulaski Community School District, meaning boundary lines can matter for families looking to buy or rent. The Howard-Suamico district itself showed no publicly reported major changes—such as recent referenda, curriculum shifts, or tax adjustments—that would directly affect Bay Harbor Elementary families in the near term.
For families trying to decide whether this school fits, the evidence points to a straightforward picture. Academically, Bay Harbor Elementary delivers above-average early elementary performance within its county context. The school’s small grade span means children move on to a different building after fourth grade, so parents will also want to look at the middle school options in the Howard-Suamico district. The peer group at Bay Harbor is relatively homogenous and economically stable, which can be a plus or a preference depending on what a family values in terms of diversity. The setting is suburban-commuter, with ample green space but little in the way of a walkable town center. If those characteristics align with what a family is after, the school’s test results suggest a strong academic foundation for young learners.
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