For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 475 students in Bear Creek, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in Bear Creek, AL are Phillips Elementary School and Phillips High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bear Creek, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Bear Creek have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bear Creek, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 School Ave
Bear Creek, AL 35543
(205) 486-5062
Bear Creek, AL 35543
(205) 486-5062
Gr: PK-6 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Phillips High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
142 School Avenue
Bear Creek, AL 35543
(205) 486-3737
Bear Creek, AL 35543
(205) 486-3737
Gr: 7-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bear Creek, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Bear Creek, AL include Phillips Elementary School and Phillips High School.
How many public schools are located in Bear Creek?
2 public schools are located in Bear Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in Bear Creek?
Bear Creek public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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