For the 2026 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 25% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bayfield High School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
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 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
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 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 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 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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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