For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 831 students in Bayfield, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bayfield, CO are Bayfield Intermediate School and Bayfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bayfield, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bayfield have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bayfield, CO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bayfield Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
720 E Oak
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-9571
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-9571
Gr: 3-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Bayfield Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 E. Oak
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-9592
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-9592
Gr: 6-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
511 East Mustang Lane
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-0881
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-0881
Gr: PK-2 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bayfield, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bayfield, CO include Bayfield Intermediate School and Bayfield Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bayfield?
3 public elementary schools are located in Bayfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Bayfield?
Bayfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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