Top 10 Best Lake County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 4,415 students in Lake County, MT (there are 8 private schools, serving 450 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Lake County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Lake County, MT are Charlo Elementary School, Charlo 6-8 and Linderman School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Best Lake County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charlo Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
404 1st Ave West
Charlo, MT 59824
(406) 644-2206
Grades: PK-5
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
Charlo 6-8
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
404 1st Ave West
Charlo, MT 59824
(406) 644-2206
Grades: 6-8
| 58 students
Rank: #33.
Linderman School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
312 4th Avenue East
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6229
Grades: 2-4
| 333 students
Rank: #44.
Charlo High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
404 1st Ave West
Charlo, MT 59824
(406) 644-2206
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #55.
Polson High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1712 2nd Street West
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6351
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #66.
K William Harvey Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
221 4th Ave Nw
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Grades: PK-4
| 422 students
Rank: #77.
Polson Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1602 2nd Street West
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6335
Grades: 5-8
| 556 students
Rank: #88.
Dayton School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
506 B Street
Dayton, MT 59914
(406) 849-5484
Grades: PK-6
| 60 students
Rank: #99.
Arlee Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
72220 Fyant Street
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Grades: PK-6
| 202 students
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Arlee High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
72220 Fyant Street
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Ronan Middle School
Math: 16% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
35885 Round Butte Road W
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Grades: 5-8
| 447 students
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
St Ignatius High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
76 3rd Avenue
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Grades: 9-12
| 136 students
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Valley View School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
42448 Valley View Road
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-2208
Grades: PK-6
| 32 students
Rank: #1414.
Ronan High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
130 3rd Ave Nw
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Grades: 9-12
| 371 students
Rank: #1515.
St Ignatius Middle School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
76 3rd Avenue
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Grades: 6-8
| 104 students
Rank: #1616.
Arlee 7-8
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
72220 Fyant Street
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Grades: 7-8
| 71 students
Rank: #1717.
St Ignatius Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Blaine
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
Rank: #1818.
Pablo Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
42080 4th Ave. E.
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Grades: PK-4
| 230 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cherry Valley School
107 8th Avenue West
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6333
Grades: PK-1
| 263 students
Rank: n/an/a
58020 Us-93
Pablo, MT 59855
(406) 675-0292
Grades: 8-12
| 62 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lake County, MT

Lake County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1602 2nd Street West
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6335
Grades: 5-6
| 220 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Lake County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Lake County, MT include Charlo Elementary School, Charlo 6-8 and Linderman School.
How many public schools are located in Lake County, MT?
20 public schools are located in Lake County, MT.
What percentage of students in Lake County, MT go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Lake County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County, MT?
Lake County, MT public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 22% (majority American Indian).

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