For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,074 students in Bigfork, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Bigfork, MT are Bigfork 6-8, Bigfork Elementary School and Bigfork High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bigfork, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Bigfork have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Bigfork, MT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bigfork 6-8
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Commerce St
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-7412
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-7412
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Bigfork Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Commerce St
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-7412
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-7412
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Bigfork High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Commerce St
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-7420
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-7420
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Swan River 6-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Swan Highway
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-4528
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-4528
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Swan River School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Swan Highway
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-4528
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-4528
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
40224 Salmon Prairie Rd
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 754-2245
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 754-2245
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bigfork, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Bigfork, MT include Bigfork 6-8, Bigfork Elementary School and Bigfork High School.
How many public schools are located in Bigfork?
6 public schools are located in Bigfork.
What is the racial composition of students in Bigfork?
Bigfork public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Bigfork are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bigfork include: Swan River School vs. Bigfork Elementary School, Bigfork Elementary School vs. Swan River School
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