For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 999 students in Laurel, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Laurel, MT are Fred W Graff School and Laurel Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laurel, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Laurel have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Laurel, MT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fred W Graff School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
417 East Sixth St
Laurel, MT 59044
(406) 628-6916
Laurel, MT 59044
(406) 628-6916
Gr: 3-4 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Laurel Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
725 Washington Avenue
Laurel, MT 59044
(406) 628-6919
Laurel, MT 59044
(406) 628-6919
Gr: 5-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
502 Eighth Avenue
Laurel, MT 59044
(406) 628-6914
Laurel, MT 59044
(406) 628-6914
Gr: 1-2 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Laurel, MT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Laurel, MT include Fred W Graff School and Laurel Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Laurel?
3 public elementary schools are located in Laurel.
What is the racial composition of students in Laurel?
Laurel public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% 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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