For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 679 students in Whitefish, MT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Whitefish, MT are Whitefish Middle 5-8 and Bissell 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitefish, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Whitefish have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Whitefish, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitefish Middle 5-8
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 East Second Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8650
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8650
Grades: 5-8
| 661 students
Rank: #22.
Bissell 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5955 Farm To Market Road
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-2828
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-2828
Grades: 7-8
| 18 students
Whitefish, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 East Second St
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8650
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8650
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Whitefish, MT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Whitefish, MT include Whitefish Middle 5-8 and Bissell 7-8.
How many public middle schools are located in Whitefish?
2 public middle schools are located in Whitefish.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitefish?
Whitefish public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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