For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 530 students in Big Bear Lake, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Big Bear Lake, CA are Big Bear Middle School and Chautauqua High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Bear Lake, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Big Bear Lake have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Big Bear Lake, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Bear Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41275 Big Bear Blvd.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 866-4634
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 866-4634
Gr: 6-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Chautauqua High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
351 Maple Ln.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 585-2521
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 585-2521
Gr: 8-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Big Bear Lake, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
40940 Pennsylvania
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 866-4638
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 866-4638
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Charter School Of Big Bear Valley (Closed 2005)
Charter School
P.o. Box 6876
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Gr: K-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Po Box 1815
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 794-2975
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 794-2975
Gr: 1-6 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Big Bear Lake, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Big Bear Lake, CA include Big Bear Middle School and Chautauqua High (Continuation School).
How many public middle schools are located in Big Bear Lake?
2 public middle schools are located in Big Bear Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Bear Lake?
Big Bear Lake public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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