For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 547 students in Hamilton, MT.
The top-ranked public high school in Hamilton, MT is Hamilton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Hamilton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public high schools.
Hamilton, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hamilton High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Hamilton, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
327 Fairgrounds Road
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 375-6060
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 375-6060
Gr: 9-12 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
217 Daly Ave
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2280
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2280
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Hamilton, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
778 Grantsdale Rd
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-1889
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-1889
Gr: 2-5 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hamilton, MT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hamilton, MT include Hamilton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hamilton?
2 public high schools are located in Hamilton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton?
Hamilton public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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