For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 335 students in Bayard, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Bayard, NE are Bayard Elementary School and Bayard Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bayard, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Bayard have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bayard, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bayard Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 East 8th Street
Bayard, NE 69334
(308) 586-1211
Bayard, NE 69334
(308) 586-1211
Grades: PK-6
| 177 students
Rank: #22.
Bayard Secondary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
726 4th Ave
Bayard, NE 69334
(308) 586-1700
Bayard, NE 69334
(308) 586-1700
Grades: 7-12
| 158 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bayard, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Bayard, NE include Bayard Elementary School and Bayard Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in Bayard?
2 public schools are located in Bayard.
What is the racial composition of students in Bayard?
Bayard public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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