The average public elementary school in Montana has approximately 184 students (2024).
The public elementary schools with the largest student enrollments are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The largest public elementary school in Montana (by enrollment) is Kalispell Middle School with 1,069 students.
# Students Range: 479
1,069
Avg. # Students: 624
Largest Montana Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Kalispell Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 1,069
Grades: 6-8
205 Nw Lane
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3800
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3800
Rank: #22.
Belgrade Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 1,066
Grades: 5-8
410 Triple Crown Road
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2259
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2259
Rank: #33.
C R Anderson Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 1,057
Grades: 6-8
1200 Knight St
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2800
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2800
Rank: #44.
Sacajawea Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 849
Grades: 6-8
3525 So 3rd Ave
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6470
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6470
Rank: #55.
Ben Steele Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 795
Grades: 6-8
5640 Grand Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 601-1600
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 601-1600
Rank: #66.
Chief Joseph Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 749
Grades: 6-8
4255 Kimberwicke
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6300
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6300
Rank: #77.
Helena Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 720
Grades: 6-8
1025 North Rodney
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1000
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1000
Rank: #88.
Castle Rock Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 711
Grades: 6-8
1441 Governors Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5800
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5800
Rank: #99.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 685
Grades: 6-8
1315 Lewis Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5900
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5900
Rank: #1010.
L A Muldown School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 667
Grades: PK-4
1300 East 7th St.
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8620
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8620
Rank: #1111.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 663
Grades: 6-8
645 West Central Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4085
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4085
Rank: #1212.
Libby Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 644
Grades: PK-6
101 Ski Road
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-2763
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-2763
Rank: #1313.
Whitefish Middle 5-8
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 639
Grades: 5-8
600 East Second Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8650
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8650
Rank: #1414.
Will James Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 618
Grades: 6-8
1200 30th Street West
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6100
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6100
Rank: #1515.
Porter Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 591
Grades: 6-8
2510 Central Avenue
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4060
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4060
Rank: #1616.
Laurel Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 573
Grades: 5-8
725 Washington Avenue
Laurel, MT 59044
(406) 628-6919
Laurel, MT 59044
(406) 628-6919
Rank: #1717.
Polson Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 556
Grades: 5-8
1602 2nd Street West
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6335
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6335
Rank: #1818.
Meadow Lark School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Students: 550
Grades: PK-6
2204 Fox Farm Road
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7300
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7300
Rank: #1919.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 537
Grades: 6-8
3700 Madison Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6000
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6000
Rank: #2020.
Columbia Falls Jr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 527
Grades: 6-8
1805 Talbot Road
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6530
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6530
Rank: #2121.
Meadowlark School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 524
Grades: PK-5
221 29th Street West
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6213
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6213
Rank: #2222.
Daly School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 523
Grades: K-4
208 Daly Avenue
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2122
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2122
Rank: #2323.
Ruder Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 522
Grades: PK-5
1500 12th Avenue West
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6570
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6570
Rank: #2424.
Medicine Crow Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 521
Grades: 6-8
900 Barrett Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-8600
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-8600
Rank: #2525.
Emily Dickinson School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Students: 518
Grades: PK-5
2435 Annie Street
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6650
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6650
Rank: #2626.
Stevensville K-6
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 516
Grades: PK-6
300 Park Street
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-5613
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-5613
Rank: #2727.
Edgerton School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 510
Grades: PK-5
1400 Whitefish Stage
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-4040
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-4040
Rank: #2828.
Lewis & Clark School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 505
Grades: PK-5
2901 Park
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4035
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4035
Rank: #2929.
Glacier Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 502
Grades: PK-5
440 4th Avenue West
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6540
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6540
Rank: #3030.
Boulder School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 501
Grades: PK-5
2202 32nd Street West
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6206
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6206
Rank: #3131.
Parkview School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 493
Grades: PK-5
22 N Cottom
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2373
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2373
Rank: #3232.
Meadow Hill Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 489
Grades: 6-8
4210 Reserve
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4045
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4045
Rank: #3333.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 486
Grades: PK-5
4415 Durston
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 582-6860
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 582-6860
Rank: #3434.
Jim Darcy School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 481
Grades: PK-5
990 Lincoln Road West
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1410
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1410
Rank: #3535.
Hyalite Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 479
Grades: PK-5
3600 West Babcock
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 582-6800
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 582-6800
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Montana average public elementary schools student size?
The Montana average public elementary schools student size is 184 for 2024.
What are the public elementary schools with the largest student size in Montana?
The best top ranked public elementary schools in Montana include Kalispell Middle School, Belgrade Middle School and C R Anderson Middle School.
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