For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,838 students in Kalispell, MT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Kalispell, MT are West Valley Middle School, Cayuse Prairie 7-8 and Kalispell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kalispell, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Kalispell have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kalispell, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Valley Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2290 Farm To Market Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-7239
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-7239
Grades: 5-8
| 342 students
Rank: #22.
Cayuse Prairie 7-8
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
897 Lake Blaine Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-4560
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-4560
Grades: 7-8
| 47 students
Rank: #33.
Kalispell Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 Nw Lane
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3800
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,024 students
Rank: #44.
Fair-mont-egan Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
797 Fairmont Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-7072
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 755-7072
Grades: 6-8
| 42 students
Rank: #55.
Helena Flats 7-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Helena Flats Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-2301
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-2301
Grades: 7-8
| 46 students
Rank: #66.
Evergreen Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 West Evergreen Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-1131
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-1131
Grades: 5-8
| 292 students
Rank: #77.
Smith Valley 7-8
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Highway 2 West
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-4535
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-4535
Grades: 7-8
| 45 students
Kalispell, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20 West Evergreen Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-1131
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-1131
Grades: 5-6
| 174 students
233 First Ave East
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3990
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3990
Grades: 7
| 292 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Kalispell, MT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kalispell, MT include West Valley Middle School, Cayuse Prairie 7-8 and Kalispell Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kalispell?
7 public middle schools are located in Kalispell.
What is the racial composition of students in Kalispell?
Kalispell public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Kalispell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Kalispell include: Helena Flats 7-8 vs. Kalispell Middle School
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