For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 240 students in Bear Creek, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Bear Creek, AL is Phillips Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bear Creek, AL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bear Creek have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bear Creek, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 School Ave
Bear Creek, AL 35543
(205) 486-5062
Bear Creek, AL 35543
(205) 486-5062
Gr: PK-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bear Creek, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bear Creek, AL include Phillips Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bear Creek?
1 public elementary schools are located in Bear Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in Bear Creek?
Bear Creek public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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