For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 253 students in Circle, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Circle, MT are Redwater School, Redwater 7-8 and Bo Peep School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Circle, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Circle have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Circle, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redwater School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1105 F Avenue
Circle, MT 59215
(406) 485-2140
Circle, MT 59215
(406) 485-2140
Gr: 4-6 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Redwater 7-8
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1105 F Avenue
Circle, MT 59215
(406) 485-2140
Circle, MT 59215
(406) 485-2140
Gr: 7-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #33.
Bo Peep School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1105 F Avenue
Circle, MT 59215
(406) 485-2140
Circle, MT 59215
(406) 485-2140
Gr: PK-3 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Vida School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Shell Street
Circle, MT 59215
(406) 525-3374
Circle, MT 59215
(406) 525-3374
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Circle High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1105 F Avenue
Circle, MT 59215
(406) 485-3600
Circle, MT 59215
(406) 485-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Circle, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Circle, MT include Redwater School, Redwater 7-8 and Bo Peep School.
How many public schools are located in Circle?
5 public schools are located in Circle.
What is the racial composition of students in Circle?
Circle public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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