For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 779 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bayfield, CO (2026-27)
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 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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