For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,391 students in Columbia Falls, MT (there are 1 private school, serving 1 private student). 100% of all K-12 students in Columbia Falls, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Columbia Falls, MT are Deer Park 7-8, Deer Park School and Ruder Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia Falls, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Columbia Falls have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Columbia Falls, MT (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deer Park 7-8
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2105 Middle Road
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-5388
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-5388
Grades: 6-8
| 60 students
Rank: #22.
Deer Park School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2105 Middle Road
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-5388
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-5388
Grades: PK-6
| 109 students
Rank: #33.
Ruder Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 12th Avenue West
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6570
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6570
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #44.
Columbia Falls Jr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1805 Talbot Road
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6530
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6530
Grades: 6-8
| 527 students
Rank: #55.
Glacier Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
440 4th Avenue West
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6540
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6540
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #66.
Columbia Falls High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 13th Street West
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6500
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 671 students
Columbia Falls, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1805 Talbot Rd
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6530
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6530
Grades: 6
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Columbia Falls, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Columbia Falls, MT include Deer Park 7-8, Deer Park School and Ruder Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Columbia Falls, MT?
6 public schools are located in Columbia Falls, MT.
What percentage of students in Columbia Falls, MT go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Columbia Falls, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia Falls, MT?
Columbia Falls, MT public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 22% (majority American Indian).
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