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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bear Lake County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Georgetown Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
142 Stringtown Road
Georgetown, ID 83239
(208) 847-0583
Georgetown, ID 83239
(208) 847-0583
Gr: PK-5 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
A J Winters Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
535 Clay Street
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-0477
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-0477
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Clover Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
697 Jackson
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-2516
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-2516
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Bear Lake Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
633 Washington Street
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-2255
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-2255
Gr: 6-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Bear Lake High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Boise Street
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-0294
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-0294
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
39 South Fielding Street
Paris, ID 83261
(208) 945-2113
Paris, ID 83261
(208) 945-2113
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Bear Lake On-line Learning
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
39 Fielding Street
Paris, ID 83261
(208) 945-2891
Paris, ID 83261
(208) 945-2891
Gr: K-8 | 224 students Minority enrollment: 11%
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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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