Top Rankings
Polson Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,124 students in Polson Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Polson Elementary School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
1,124 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Polson Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 347 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#208 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.40
% American Indian
36%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
57%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,187 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,980 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,187
$15,263
Spending / Student
$18,980
$15,352
Best Polson Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 495 students
Rank: n/an/a
107 8th Avenue West
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6333
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6333
Grades: PK-1
| 268 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Polson Elementary School District?
Polson Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,124 students.
What is the rank of Polson Elementary School District?
Polson Elementary School District is ranked #215 out of 347 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Polson Elementary School District?
57% of Polson Elementary School District students are White, 36% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Polson Elementary School District?
Polson Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Polson Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,980 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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