Best Montana Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 664 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 middle schools in Montana are Hellgate Middle School, Clancy 7-8 and Plentywood 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Montana blue ribbon public middle schools have an score of 40% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Montana (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Hellgate Middle School

(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
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2375 Flynn Lane
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 721-2452

Gr: 7-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #22.

Clancy 7-8

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
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18 Clancy Creek Road
Clancy, MT 59634
(406) 933-5531

Gr: 7-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: #33.

Plentywood 7-8

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
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100 East Laurel Avenue
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803

Gr: 7-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #44.

Eureka Middle School 5-8

(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
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335 6th St E
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5600

Gr: 5-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Montana?

The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Montana include Hellgate Middle School, Clancy 7-8 and Plentywood 7-8.

How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Montana?

4 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Montana.

What is the racial composition of students in Montana?

Montana blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).