For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 280 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 38% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Bear Lake have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bear Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7748 Cody St
Bear Lake, MI 49614
(231) 864-3133
Bear Lake, MI 49614
(231) 864-3133
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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