For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 364 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 13% (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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bayard, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bayard Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Park St
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4011
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4011
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
Snell Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Tom Foy Blvd
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4011
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4011
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
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 79% (majority Hispanic).
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