For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 396 students in Big Sky, MT (there are 1 private school, serving 59 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Big Sky, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Big Sky, MT are Lone Peak High School, Ophir 7-8 and Ophir Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Sky, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Big Sky have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Big Sky, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lone Peak High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45465 Gallatin Rd-30, Miles S.
Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 995-4281
Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 995-4281
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Rank: #22.
Ophir 7-8
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45465 Gallatin Rd-30, Miles S.
Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 995-4281
Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 995-4281
Grades: 6-8
| 88 students
Rank: #33.
Ophir Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
45465 Gallatin Rd-30, Miles S.
Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 995-4281
Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 995-4281
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Big Sky, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Big Sky, MT include Lone Peak High School, Ophir 7-8 and Ophir Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Big Sky?
3 public schools are located in Big Sky.
What percentage of students in Big Sky go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Big Sky are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Big Sky?
Big Sky public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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