For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 645 students in Bayard, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Bayard, NM are Bayard Elementary School, Snell Middle School and Cobre High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bayard, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Bayard have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s 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
Rank: #33.
Cobre High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Tom Foy Blvd
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4020
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4020
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bayard, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Bayard, NM include Bayard Elementary School, Snell Middle School and Cobre High School.
How many public schools are located in Bayard?
3 public schools are located in Bayard.
What is the racial composition of students in Bayard?
Bayard public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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