For the 2026 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 (2026)
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 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 | 224 students Minority enrollment: 11%
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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