For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,695 students in Polson, MT (there are 1 private school, serving 148 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Polson, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Polson, MT are Linderman School, Polson High School and Valley View School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polson, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Polson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Polson, MT (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Linderman School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 4th Avenue East
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6229
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6229
Grades: 2-4
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
Polson High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1712 2nd Street West
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6351
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6351
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #33.
Valley View School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
42448 Valley View Road
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-2208
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-2208
Grades: PK-6
| 32 students
Rank: #44.
Polson Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1602 2nd Street West
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6335
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6335
Grades: 5-8
| 556 students
Rank: n/an/a
107 8th Avenue West
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6333
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6333
Grades: PK-1
| 263 students
Polson, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1602 2nd Street West
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6335
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6335
Grades: 5-6
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Polson, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Polson, MT include Linderman School, Polson High School and Valley View School.
How many public schools are located in Polson, MT?
5 public schools are located in Polson, MT.
What percentage of students in Polson, MT go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Polson, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Polson, MT?
Polson, MT public schools minority enrollment is 40% 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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