For the 2025 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon public high schools serving 607 students in Montana.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Montana are Twin Bridges High School, Winnett High School and Columbus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montana blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Montana public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Montana blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is equal to the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbus High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Montana (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Twin Bridges High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
216 West 6th St
Twin Bridges, MT 59754
(406) 684-5657
Twin Bridges, MT 59754
(406) 684-5657
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #22.
Winnett High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 S Broadway
Winnett, MT 59087
(406) 429-2251
Winnett, MT 59087
(406) 429-2251
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Rank: #33.
Columbus High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
433 N 3rd St
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5373
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5373
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Rank: #44.
Anaconda Sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
515 Main Street
Anaconda, MT 59711
(406) 563-6361
Anaconda, MT 59711
(406) 563-6361
Grades: 9-12
| 298 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Montana?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Montana include Twin Bridges High School, Winnett High School and Columbus High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Montana?
4 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Montana.
What is the racial composition of students in Montana?
Montana blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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