For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 718 students in Florence, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Florence, MT are Florence-carlton 6-8, Florence-carlton El School and Florence-carlton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Florence have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Florence, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florence-carlton 6-8
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5602 Old Highway 93
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-0587
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-0587
Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Florence-carlton El School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5602 Old Highway 93
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-6741
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-6741
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Florence-carlton High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5602 Old Highway 93
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-6301
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-6301
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Florence, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Florence, MT include Florence-carlton 6-8, Florence-carlton El School and Florence-carlton High School.
How many public schools are located in Florence?
3 public schools are located in Florence.
What is the racial composition of students in Florence?
Florence public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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