The average public school diversity score in Montana is approximately 0.40 per year (2025).
The most diverse public schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in Montana is currently Whittier School, with a diversity score of 0.72.
Diversity Score Range: 0.57
0.72
Avg. Diversity Score: 0.63
Most Diverse Public Schools in Montana (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Whittier School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-6
305 8th Street North
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7230
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7230
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Longfellow School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-6
1100 6th Ave So
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6845
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6845
Rank: #33.
Orchard School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: PK-5
120 Jackson Street
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6216
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6216
Rank: #44.
H C Davis Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.69
Grades: PK-3
15 2nd Avenue Se
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 873-5513
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 873-5513
Rank: #55.
Nashua 6-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.68
Grades: 6-8
222 Mabel
Nashua, MT 59248
(406) 746-3411
Nashua, MT 59248
(406) 746-3411
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Washington School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.67
Grades: PK-5
1044 Cook Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6221
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6221
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Cut Bank Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.67
Grades: 6-8
101 3rd Avenue Se
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 873-4421
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 873-4421
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Ronan High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.67
Grades: 9-12
130 3rd Ave Nw
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Anna Jeffries Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.66
Grades: 4-5
105 2nd Street Nw
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 873-2411
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 873-2411
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Arlee High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.66
Grades: 9-12
72220 Fyant Street
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Rank: #1111.
Frank Brattin Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.65
Grades: 6-8
216 Olive Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Ponderosa School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.64
Grades: PK-5
4188 King Avenue East
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6218
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6218
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Cut Bank High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.64
Grades: 9-12
101 3rd Ave Se
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 873-5629
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 873-5629
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Pablo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.64
Grades: PK-4
42080 4th Ave. E.
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Arlee Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.64
Grades: PK-6
72220 Fyant Street
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
K William Harvey Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.64
Grades: PK-4
221 4th Ave Nw
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Pine Butte Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.64
Grades: PK-5
2800 Durango Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Colstrip High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.64
Grades: 9-12
5000 Pine Butte Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.63
Grades: 6-8
3700 Madison Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6000
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6000
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
St. Ignatius Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.63
Grades: PK-5
300 Blaine
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Mckinley School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.63
Grades: PK-5
820 North 31st Street
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6212
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6212
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Newman School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.63
Grades: PK-5
605 South Billings Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6215
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6215
Rank: #2323.
Arlee 7-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.62
Grades: 7-8
72220 Fyant Street
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Rank: #2424.
Bench School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.61
Grades: PK-5
505 Milton Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6203
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6203
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Yellowstone Academy Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.60
Grades: PK-6
1750 Ray Of Hope Lane
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
St. Ignatius High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.60
Grades: 9-12
76 3rd Avenue
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Rank: #2727.
Culbertson School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.59
Grades: PK-5
423 1st Avenue West
Culbertson, MT 59218
(406) 787-6241
Culbertson, MT 59218
(406) 787-6241
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Sunnyside School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.58
Grades: PK-6
1800 19th Street South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7115
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7115
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
St. Ignatius Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.58
Grades: 6-8
76 3rd Avenue
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Big Sky Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.58
Grades: PK-5
3231 Granger Avenue East
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6204
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6204
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Ronan Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.58
Grades: 5-8
35885 Round Butte Road W
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Diversity Score: 0.58
Grades: PK-8
23 Main Street
Mc Leod, MT 59052
(406) 932-6164
Mc Leod, MT 59052
(406) 932-6164
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.58
Grades: PK-6
411 B Street
Dixon, MT 59831
(406) 246-3566
Dixon, MT 59831
(406) 246-3566
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Hot Springs 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.57
Grades: 7-8
301 Broadway
Hot Springs, MT 59845
(406) 741-2962
Hot Springs, MT 59845
(406) 741-2962
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Valier School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.57
Grades: PK-6
723 4th Street
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Montana average public schools diversity score?
The Montana average public schools diversity score is 0.40 for 2025.
What are public schools with the most diversity score in Montana?
The best top ranked public schools in Montana include Whittier School, Longfellow School and Orchard School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the most diversity score in Montana?
The public high school with the most diversity score in Montana is Ronan High School, with a diversity score of 0.67. The public elementary school with the most diversity score is Whittier School, with diversity score of 0.72.
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