For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,400 students in Big Bear Lake, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Big Bear Lake, CA are Baldwin Lane Elementary School, North Shore Elementary School and Big Bear Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Bear Lake, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Big Bear Lake have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Big Bear Lake, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baldwin Lane Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
44500 Baldwin Ln.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 585-7766
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 585-7766
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
North Shore Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
765 North Stanfield Cutoff
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 866-7501
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 866-7501
Gr: K-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
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%
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 elementary schools in Big Bear Lake, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Big Bear Lake, CA include Baldwin Lane Elementary School, North Shore Elementary School and Big Bear Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Big Bear Lake?
3 public elementary schools are located in Big Bear Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Bear Lake?
Big Bear Lake public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Big Bear Lake are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Big Bear Lake include: North Shore Elementary School vs. Baldwin Lane Elementary School, Baldwin Lane Elementary School vs. North Shore Elementary School
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