For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 398 students in Arlee, MT (there are 1 private school, serving 35 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Arlee, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Arlee, MT are Arlee High School, Arlee Elementary School and Arlee 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlee, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Arlee have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Arlee, MT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arlee High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
72220 Fyant Street
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Arlee Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
72220 Fyant Street
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Gr: PK-6 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Arlee 7-8
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
72220 Fyant Street
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Gr: 7-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Arlee, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Arlee, MT include Arlee High School, Arlee Elementary School and Arlee 7-8.
How many public schools are located in Arlee?
3 public schools are located in Arlee.
What percentage of students in Arlee go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Arlee are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Arlee?
Arlee public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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