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Best Bear Lake County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,437 students in Bear Lake County, ID.
The top-ranked public schools in Bear Lake County, ID are Georgetown Elementary School, A J Winters Elementary School and Clover Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bear Lake County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Bear Lake County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Bear Lake County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Georgetown Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
142 Stringtown Road
Georgetown, ID 83239
(208) 847-0583
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
A J Winters Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
535 Clay Street
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-0477
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Clover Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
697 Jackson
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-2516
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Bear Lake Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
633 Washington Street
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-2255
Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Bear Lake High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
330 Boise Street
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-0294
Gr: 9-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
39 South Fielding Street
Paris, ID 83261
(208) 945-2113
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Bear Lake On-line Learning
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
39 Fielding Street
Paris, ID 83261
(208) 945-2891
Gr: K-8 | 223 students Minority enrollment: 7%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bear Lake County, ID

Bear Lake County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Geneva Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Po Box 25
Geneva, ID 83238
(208) 847-1228
Gr: K-3 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bear Lake County, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Bear Lake County, ID include Georgetown Elementary School, A J Winters Elementary School and Clover Creek High School.
How many public schools are located in Bear Lake County?
7 public schools are located in Bear Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bear Lake County?
Bear Lake County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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