Total enrollment
1,006
-168 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Big Bear Lake
California · Public K-12
Public K-12 education in Big Bear Lake reaches 1,006 students across 2 schools, with a level mix of 1 elementary and 1 middle.
7-year change in Big Bear Lake
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
-1 (-33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
45%
was 56%
% Hispanic
49%
was 39%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bear Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 489 |
| North Shore Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 517 |
About Big Bear Lake
Public education in Big Bear Lake, California runs across 2 schools that instructs roughly 1,006 students. By footprint, Big Bear Lake sits in the sparse bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is built around 1 elementary, and 1 middle.
Schools in Big Bear Lake average about 503 students each, 13% noticeably below the California norm.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,006 students, contracted 14% from the 1,174 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 3 to 2 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 56% to 45% over the same window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Big Bear Lake discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.