For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,627 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 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Polson, MT are Linderman School, Valley View School and Polson High 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 33% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), 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 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Polson, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Linderman School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 4th Avenue East
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6229
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6229
Gr: 2-4 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Valley View School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
42448 Valley View Road
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-2208
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-2208
Gr: PK-6 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Polson High School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Polson Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 2nd Street West
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6335
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6335
Gr: 5-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
107 8th Avenue West
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6333
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6333
Gr: PK-1 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Polson, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1602 2nd Street West
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6335
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6335
Gr: 5-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Polson, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Polson, MT include Linderman School, Valley View School and Polson High School.
How many public schools are located in Polson?
5 public schools are located in Polson.
What percentage of students in Polson go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Polson are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Polson?
Polson public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Polson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Polson include: Valley View School vs. Linderman School, Linderman School vs. Valley View School
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