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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Bayfield Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,183 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Bayfield, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bayfield High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 Co Rd 501
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-9521
Gr: 9-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Bayfield Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
720 E Oak
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-9571
Gr: 3-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Bayfield Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
615 E. Oak
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-9592
Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Bayfield Primary School
511 East Mustang Lane
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-0881
Gr: PK-2 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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