Bear Cave Intermediate School

Bear Cave Intermediate School serves 462 students in grades 3 through 5 in Stewartville, Minnesota. This elementary school maintains a comfortable student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1 with 30 full-time equivalent teachers, creating an environment where students can receive more individualized attention. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.2 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 78th percentile among Minnesota elementary schools at #443 out of 2,027 schools statewide.

Students show strong achievement in core subjects, with 63% reaching proficiency or above in math and 58% meeting proficiency standards in English Language Arts and reading. Bear Cave Intermediate draws from a stable community where the median household income reaches $94,107 and the poverty rate remains low at 6.3%. The surrounding neighborhood reflects a mix of educational backgrounds, with 29% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, and median home values around $266,800.

Located at 1021 10th Street NW, Bear Cave Intermediate School sits in a rural setting near the town of Stewartville in Olmsted County, offering students the benefits of small-town community connections while maintaining access to quality educational resources.

Located in a rural area, Bear Cave Intermediate School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.