For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,114 students in Big Bear Lake, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Big Bear Lake, CA are Baldwin Lane Elementary School, North Shore Elementary School and Big Bear Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Bear Lake, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Big Bear Lake have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Big Bear Lake, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baldwin Lane Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
44500 Baldwin Ln.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 585-7766
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 585-7766
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
North Shore Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
765 North Stanfield Cutoff
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 866-7501
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 866-7501
Gr: K-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Big Bear Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41275 Big Bear Blvd.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 866-4634
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 866-4634
Gr: 6-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Big Bear High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
351 Maple Ln.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 585-6892
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 585-6892
Gr: 9-12 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Chautauqua High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
351 Maple Ln.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 585-2521
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 585-2521
Gr: 8-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Big Bear Lake, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Big Bear Lake, CA include Baldwin Lane Elementary School, North Shore Elementary School and Big Bear Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Big Bear Lake?
5 public schools are located in Big Bear Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Bear Lake?
Big Bear Lake public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Big Bear Lake are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Big Bear Lake include: North Shore Elementary School vs. Baldwin Lane Elementary School, Baldwin Lane Elementary School vs. North Shore Elementary School
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