For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 1,164 students in Valley County, MT (there are 1 private school, serving 23 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Valley County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Valley County, MT are Lustre School, Opheim School and Hinsdale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Valley County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Valley County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lustre School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
282 Lustre Road
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 392-5725
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 392-5725
Grades: PK-8
| 50 students
Rank: #22.
Opheim School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Rock St
Opheim, MT 59250
(406) 762-3214
Opheim, MT 59250
(406) 762-3214
Grades: PK-6
| 28 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hinsdale High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 North Montana
Hinsdale, MT 59241
(406) 364-2314
Hinsdale, MT 59241
(406) 364-2314
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Opheim 7-8
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Rock St
Opheim, MT 59250
(406) 762-3214
Opheim, MT 59250
(406) 762-3214
Grades: 7-8
| 5 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Frazer 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 6th Street
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 695-2241
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 695-2241
Grades: 7-8
| 20 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Nashua High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 Mabel
Nashua, MT 59248
(406) 746-3411
Nashua, MT 59248
(406) 746-3411
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #77.
Frazer High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 6th Street
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 695-2241
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 695-2241
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #88.
Glasgow Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11 Lasar Drive
Glasgow, MT 59230
(406) 228-2485
Glasgow, MT 59230
(406) 228-2485
Grades: 6-8
| 167 students
Rank: #99.
Irle Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 8th North
Glasgow, MT 59230
(406) 228-2419
Glasgow, MT 59230
(406) 228-2419
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #1010.
Nashua 6-8
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
222 Mabel
Nashua, MT 59248
(406) 746-3411
Nashua, MT 59248
(406) 746-3411
Grades: 6-8
| 29 students
Rank: #1111.
Glasgow High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
175 Aberdeen Street
Glasgow, MT 59230
(406) 228-2485
Glasgow, MT 59230
(406) 228-2485
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #1212.
Hinsdale 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 North Montana
Hinsdale, MT 59241
(406) 364-2314
Hinsdale, MT 59241
(406) 364-2314
Grades: 7-8
| 9 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Hinsdale School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 North Montana
Hinsdale, MT 59241
(406) 364-2314
Hinsdale, MT 59241
(406) 364-2314
Grades: PK-6
| 29 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Nashua School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
222 Mabel
Nashua, MT 59248
(406) 746-3411
Nashua, MT 59248
(406) 746-3411
Grades: PK-5
| 51 students
Rank: #1515.
Frazer Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
325 6th Street
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 695-2241
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 695-2241
Grades: PK-6
| 55 students
Valley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11 Laser Drive
Glasgow, MT 59230
(406) 228-8268
Glasgow, MT 59230
(406) 228-8268
Grades: 4-6
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Valley County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Valley County, MT include Lustre School, Opheim School and Hinsdale High School.
How many public schools are located in Valley County, MT?
16 public schools are located in Valley County, MT.
What percentage of students in Valley County, MT go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Valley County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Valley County, MT?
Valley County, MT public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 22% (majority American Indian).
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