For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 95 students in Golden Valley County, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Golden Valley County, MT are Lavina Middle School, Ryegate School and Lavina Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Golden Valley County, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Golden Valley County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Golden Valley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lavina Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
214 1st St East
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Grades: 6-8
| 17 students
Rank: #22.
Ryegate School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
207 2nd Ave W
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2211
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2211
Grades: PK-8
| 41 students
Rank: #33.
Lavina Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
214 1st St East
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Grades: PK-5
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Golden Valley County, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Golden Valley County, MT include Lavina Middle School, Ryegate School and Lavina Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Golden Valley County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Golden Valley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Golden Valley County?
Golden Valley County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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