For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 491 students in Thompson Falls, MT (there are 2 private schools, serving 14 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Thompson Falls, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Thompson Falls, MT are Thompson Falls High School, Thompson Falls Elementary School and Thompson Falls 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thompson Falls, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Thompson Falls have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Thompson Falls, MT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thompson Falls High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Golf
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3561
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3561
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Thompson Falls Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 Columbia
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3592
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3592
Gr: PK-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Thompson Falls 7-8
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 Haley
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3593
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3593
Gr: 7-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Thompson Falls, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Thompson Falls, MT include Thompson Falls High School, Thompson Falls Elementary School and Thompson Falls 7-8.
How many public schools are located in Thompson Falls?
3 public schools are located in Thompson Falls.
What percentage of students in Thompson Falls go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Thompson Falls are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Thompson Falls?
Thompson Falls public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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