Top Rankings
Bear Lake County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,437 students in Bear Lake County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Bear Lake County School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
7 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
1,437 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Bear Lake County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 172 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 173 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.43
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,431 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,430 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
50 Students
62,724 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
20%
# Black Students
6 Students
3,729 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
1,358 Students
230,541 Students
% White Students
95%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,059 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
10,792 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
24
4,108
# Students in K Grade:
104
20,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
104
22,594
# Students in 2nd Grade:
116
23,529
# Students in 3rd Grade:
112
23,643
# Students in 4th Grade:
106
23,790
# Students in 5th Grade:
123
24,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
112
24,172
# Students in 7th Grade:
128
24,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
128
24,908
# Students in 9th Grade:
93
25,461
# Students in 10th Grade:
101
25,794
# Students in 11th Grade:
90
24,843
# Students in 12th Grade:
96
23,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,573 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,185. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,016 is less than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,573
$10,185
Spending / Student
$8,016
$9,364
Best Bear Lake County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
A J Winters Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
535 Clay Street
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-0477
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-0477
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
Georgetown Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
142 Stringtown Road
Georgetown, ID 83239
(208) 847-0583
Georgetown, ID 83239
(208) 847-0583
Grades: PK-5
| 86 students
Rank: #33.
Clover Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
697 Jackson
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-2516
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-2516
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #44.
Bear Lake Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
633 Washington Street
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-2255
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-2255
Grades: 6-8
| 302 students
Rank: #55.
Bear Lake High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 Boise Street
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-0294
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-0294
Grades: 9-12
| 360 students
Rank: #66.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
39 South Fielding Street
Paris, ID 83261
(208) 945-2113
Paris, ID 83261
(208) 945-2113
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: #77.
Bear Lake On-line Learning
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
39 Fielding Street
Paris, ID 83261
(208) 945-2891
Paris, ID 83261
(208) 945-2891
Grades: K-8
| 223 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bear Lake County School District?
Bear Lake County School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,437 students.
What is the rank of Bear Lake County School District?
Bear Lake County School District is ranked #60 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bear Lake County School District?
95% of Bear Lake County School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bear Lake County School District?
Bear Lake County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Bear Lake County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,016 is less than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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