For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 357 students in Bayard, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bayard, NM are Bayard Elementary School and Snell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bayard, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bayard have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bayard, NM (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bayard Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Park St
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4011
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4011
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Snell Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Tom Foy Blvd
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4011
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4011
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bayard, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bayard, NM include Bayard Elementary School and Snell Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bayard?
2 public elementary schools are located in Bayard.
What is the racial composition of students in Bayard?
Bayard public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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