For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 147 students in Bear Lake, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Bear Lake, MI is Bear Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bear Lake, MI public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bear Lake have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bear Lake, MI (2026)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bear Lake, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bear Lake, MI include Bear Lake Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bear Lake?
1 public elementary schools are located in Bear Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Bear Lake?
Bear Lake public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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