Top 10 Best Flathead County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 35 public elementary schools serving 10,130 students in Flathead County, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Flathead County, MT are Deer Park 7-8, Deer Park School and Creston School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Flathead County, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Flathead County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Best Flathead County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deer Park 7-8
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2105 Middle Road
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-5388
Grades: 6-8
| 60 students
Rank: #22.
Deer Park School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2105 Middle Road
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-5388
Grades: PK-6
| 109 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Creston School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4495 Montana 35
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-2859
Grades: PK-6
| 116 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
West Glacier School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
160 Old Bridge Road
West Glacier, MT 59936
(406) 888-5312
Grades: PK-6
| 58 students
Rank: #55.
Edgerton School
Math: 61% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1400 Whitefish Stage
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-4040
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #66.
L A Muldown School
Math: 59% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1300 East 7th St.
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8620
Grades: PK-4
| 667 students
Rank: #77.
Russell School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
227 West Nevada
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
Rank: #88.
West Valley School
Math: 54% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2290 Farm To Market Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-7239
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #99.
Kalispell Middle School
Math: 50% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
205 Nw Lane
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,069 students
Rank: #1010.
Fair-mont-egan School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
797 Fairmont Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-7072
Grades: PK-5
| 98 students
Rank: #1111.
West Valley Middle School
Math: 48% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2290 Farm To Market Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-7239
Grades: 5-8
| 342 students
Rank: #1212.
Somers Middle School
Math: 44% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
315 School Addition Rd
Somers, MT 59932
(406) 857-3661
Grades: 5-8
| 268 students
Rank: #1313.
Lillian Peterson School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1119 2nd Street W
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3737
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #1414.
Lakeside Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
255 Adams Street
Somers, MT 59932
(406) 844-2208
Grades: PK-4
| 300 students
Rank: #1515.
Whitefish Middle 5-8
Math: 40% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 East Second Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8650
Grades: 5-8
| 639 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Cayuse Prairie School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
897 Lake Blaine Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-4560
Grades: PK-6
| 220 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Cornelius Hedges School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
827 4th Avenue E
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-4090
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #1818.
Bissell School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5955 Farm To Market Road
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-2828
Grades: PK-6
| 87 students
Rank: #1919.
Bigfork Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Commerce St
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-7412
Grades: PK-6
| 453 students
Rank: #2020.
Swan River 7-8
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1205 Swan Highway
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-4528
Grades: 6-8
| 68 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Elrod School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
412 3rd Avenue W
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Kila School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
395 Kila Road
Kila, MT 59920
(406) 257-2428
Grades: PK-6
| 143 students
Rank: #2323.
Ruder Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 12th Avenue West
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6570
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #2424.
Jeannette Rankin Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2155 Airport Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #2525.
Columbia Falls Jr High School
Math: 29% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1805 Talbot Road
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6530
Grades: 6-8
| 527 students
Rank: #2626.
Helena Flats School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Helena Flats Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-2301
Grades: PK-6
| 214 students
Rank: #2727.
Evergreen Junior High School
Math: 27% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20 West Evergreen Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-1131
Grades: 5-8
| 325 students
Rank: #2828.
Fair-mont-egan Middle School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
797 Fairmont Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-7072
Grades: 6-8
| 49 students
Rank: #2929.
East Evergreen School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
585 E. Evergreen
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-1121
Grades: PK-4
| 377 students
Rank: #3030.
Glacier Gateway Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
440 4th Avenue West
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6540
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #3131.
Swan River School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1205 Swan Highway
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-4528
Grades: PK-6
| 119 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Marion School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Gopher Lane
Marion, MT 59925
(406) 854-2333
Grades: PK-6
| 125 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Smith Valley Primary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 Hwy 2 West
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-4535
Grades: PK-6
| 171 students
Rank: n/an/a
7975 Pleasant Valley Road
Marion, MT 59925
(406) 858-2343
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Salmon Prairie School
40224 Salmon Prairie Rd
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 754-2245
Grades: PK-8
| 1 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Flathead County, MT

Flathead County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
200 North St
Hungry Horse, MT 59919
(406) 387-5323
Grades: PK-5
| 91 students
1805 Talbot Rd
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6530
Grades: 6
| 161 students
20 West Evergreen Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-1131
Grades: 5-6
| 174 students
233 First Ave East
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3990
Grades: 7
| 292 students
600 East Second St
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8650
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Flathead County, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Flathead County, MT include Deer Park 7-8, Deer Park School and Creston School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Flathead County, MT?
35 public elementary schools are located in Flathead County, MT.
What is the racial composition of students in Flathead County, MT?
Flathead County, MT public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).

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