For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 284 students in Bear Lake, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Bear Lake, MI are Bear Lake Elementary School and Bear Lake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bear Lake, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Bear Lake have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bear Lake, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bear Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7748 Cody St
Bear Lake, MI 49614
(231) 864-3133
Bear Lake, MI 49614
(231) 864-3133
Grades: PK-6
| 166 students
Rank: #22.
Bear Lake High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7748 Cody St
Bear Lake, MI 49614
(231) 864-3133
Bear Lake, MI 49614
(231) 864-3133
Grades: 7-12
| 118 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bear Lake, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Bear Lake, MI include Bear Lake Elementary School and Bear Lake High School.
How many public schools are located in Bear Lake?
2 public schools are located in Bear Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Bear Lake?
Bear Lake public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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