For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,253 students in Bayfield, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Bayfield, CO are Bayfield High School, 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Bayfield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bayfield, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bayfield High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Co Rd 501
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-9521
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-9521
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
Rank: #22.
Bayfield Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
720 E Oak
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-9571
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-9571
Grades: 3-5
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
Bayfield Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 E. Oak
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-9592
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-9592
Grades: 6-8
| 285 students
Rank: n/an/a
511 East Mustang Lane
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-0881
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-0881
Grades: PK-2
| 249 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bayfield, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Bayfield, CO include Bayfield High School, Bayfield Intermediate School and Bayfield Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Bayfield?
4 public schools are located in Bayfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Bayfield?
Bayfield public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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