For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 323 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 45% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bayard, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bayard Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Bayard Secondary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
726 4th Ave
Bayard, NE 69334
(308) 586-1700
Bayard, NE 69334
(308) 586-1700
Gr: 7-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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