Top Rankings
Libby K-12 Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,140 students in Libby K-12 Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Libby K-12 Schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
839 Schools
# Students
1,140 Students
149,233 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
10,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Libby K-12 Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 333 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.40
% American Indian
2%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
88%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,796 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,312. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,653 is less than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,796
$15,312
Spending / Student
$12,653
$15,401
Best Libby K-12 Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Libby Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Education Way
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8802
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8802
Gr: 7-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Libby Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Ski Road
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-2763
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-2763
Gr: PK-6 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Libby High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Education Way
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8802
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8802
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Libby K-12 Schools?
Libby K-12 Schools manages 3 public schools serving 1,140 students.
What is the rank of Libby K-12 Schools?
Libby K-12 Schools is ranked #166 out of 333 school districts in Montana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Libby K-12 Schools?
88% of Libby K-12 Schools students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Libby K-12 Schools?
Libby K-12 Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Libby K-12 Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,653 is less than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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