Best Schools in Bear Lake, MI
Bear Lake, MI has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,083 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Bear Lake meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bear Lake, MI
The top high schools in Bear Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benzie Central Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 348 Students
2. Bear Lake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bear Lake Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 127 Students
3. Brethren High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaleva Norman Dickson School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 177 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bear Lake, MI
The top middle schools in Bear Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benzie Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students
2. Brethren Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaleva Norman Dickson School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 73 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bear Lake, MI
The top elementary schools in Bear Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bear Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bear Lake Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 163 Students
2. Crystal Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 202 Students
3. Betsie Valley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 136 Students
4. Knd Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaleva Norman Dickson School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 289 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bear Lake, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bear Lake, MI has a total population of 2,156 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bear Lake, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Bear Lake, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bear Lake, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bear Lake, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Bear Lake, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bear Lake, MI
How many schools are in Bear Lake, MI?
Bear Lake, MI has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,083 students in total.
How do schools in Bear Lake perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Bear Lake score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Bear Lake meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bear Lake?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Bear Lake
2 of 2 schools in Bear Lake carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Bear Lake. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.