Best Schools in Big Bear, CA
Big Bear, CA has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,324 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Big Bear meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Big Bear, CA
The top high schools in Big Bear, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Big Bear High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bear Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 624 Students
2. Rim Of The World Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rim Of The World Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 917 Students
3. Lucerne Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lucerne Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
Best Middle Schools in Big Bear, CA
The top middle schools in Big Bear, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Big Bear Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bear Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 503 Students
2. Mary P. Henck Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rim Of The World Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 585 Students
3. Lucerne Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lucerne Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 137 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Big Bear, CA
The top elementary schools in Big Bear, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Charles Hoffman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rim Of The World Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 295 Students
2. Baldwin Lane Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bear Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 381 Students
3. Lucerne Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lucerne Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 608 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Big Bear, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Big Bear, CA has a total population of 1,913 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Big Bear, CA
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 Big Bear, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Big Bear, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Big Bear, CA.
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 Big Bear, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Big Bear, CA
How many schools are in Big Bear, CA?
Big Bear, CA has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,324 students in total.
How do schools in Big Bear perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Big Bear score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Big Bear meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Big Bear?
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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