For the 2023 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 1,319 students in Stillwater County, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Stillwater County, MT are Reed Point Elementary School, Absarokee High School and Fishtail School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stillwater County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Stillwater County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Best Stillwater County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reed Point Elementary School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 Central Ave
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2228
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2228
Grades: PK-6
| 36 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Absarokee High School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
327 S Woodard Ave
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4583
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4583
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Fishtail School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
119 Easton Avenue
Fishtail, MT 59028
(406) 328-4277
Fishtail, MT 59028
(406) 328-4277
Grades: PK-8
| 14 students
Rank: #44.
Reed Point 7-8 Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
308 Central Ave
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2245
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2245
Grades: 7-8
| 9 students
Rank: #55.
Columbus Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
218 E 1st Ave N
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5372
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5372
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #66.
Columbus High School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
433 N 3rd St
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5373
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5373
Grades: 9-12
| 214 students
Rank: #77.
Rapelje School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
714 Main Street
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Grades: PK-6
| 37 students
Rank: #88.
Columbus Middle School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 N 3rd St
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5375
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5375
Grades: 6-8
| 176 students
Rank: #99.
Absarokee School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
327 S. Woodard Ave
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4581
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4581
Grades: PK-5
| 54 students
Rank: #1010.
Park City School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 2nd Ave Sw
Park City, MT 59063
(406) 633-2350
Park City, MT 59063
(406) 633-2350
Grades: PK-6
| 155 students
Rank: #1111.
Park City 7-8 Middle School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 2nd Ave Sw
Park City, MT 59063
(406) 633-2350
Park City, MT 59063
(406) 633-2350
Grades: 7-8
| 52 students
Rank: #1212.
Absarokee 6-8
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
327 S Woodard Ave
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4583
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4583
Grades: 6-8
| 51 students
Rank: #1313.
Park City High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 2nd Avenue Sw
Park City, MT 59063
(406) 633-2350
Park City, MT 59063
(406) 633-2350
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: n/an/a
714 Main Street
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Grades: 7-8
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
714 Main Street
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Rank: n/an/a
308 Central Ave
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2245
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2245
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Stillwater County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Stillwater County, MT include Reed Point Elementary School, Absarokee High School and Fishtail School.
How many public schools are located in Stillwater County, MT?
17 public schools are located in Stillwater County, MT.
What is the racial composition of students in Stillwater County, MT?
Stillwater County, MT public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 22% (majority American Indian).
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