For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 525 students in Bear Lake County, ID.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bear Lake County, ID are Bear Lake Middle School and Bear Lake On-line Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bear Lake County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Bear Lake County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bear Lake County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
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 | 223 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Bear Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 25
Geneva, ID 83238
(208) 847-1228
Geneva, ID 83238
(208) 847-1228
Gr: K-3 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bear Lake County, ID?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bear Lake County, ID include Bear Lake Middle School and Bear Lake On-line Learning.
How many public middle schools are located in Bear Lake County?
2 public middle schools are located in Bear Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bear Lake County?
Bear Lake County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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