The average student-teacher ratio in Montana public schools is approximately 14:1 (2026-27).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
4:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (1987-2025)
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
| Year | Montana (MT) Average | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12:1 | 15:1 |
| 2024 | 12:1 | 15:1 |
| 2023 | 12:1 | 15:1 |
| 2022 | 12:1 | 15:1 |
| 2021 | 12:1 | 15:1 |
| 2020 | 12:1 | 16:1 |
| 2019 | 12:1 | 16:1 |
| 2018 | 12:1 | 16:1 |
| 2017 | 12:1 | 16:1 |
| 2016 | 12:1 | 16:1 |
| 2015 | 12:1 | 16:1 |
| 2014 | 12:1 | 16:1 |
| 2013 | 12:1 | 16:1 |
| 2012 | 12:1 | 16:1 |
| 2011 | 12:1 | 15:1 |
| 2010 | 12:1 | 16:1 |
| 2009 | 11:1 | 16:1 |
| 2008 | 12:1 | 16:1 |
| 2007 | 13:1 | 16:1 |
| 2006 | 13:1 | 16:1 |
| 2005 | 13:1 | 16:1 |
| 2004 | 13:1 | 17:1 |
| 2003 | 14:1 | 16:1 |
| 2002 | 13:1 | 17:1 |
| 2001 | 14:1 | 17:1 |
| 2000 | 14:1 | 17:1 |
| 1999 | 15:1 | 17:1 |
| 1998 | 14:1 | 17:1 |
| 1997 | 14:1 | 18:1 |
| 1996 | 14:1 | 18:1 |
| 1995 | 14:1 | 18:1 |
| 1994 | 14:1 | 18:1 |
| 1993 | 13:1 | 18:1 |
| 1992 | 15:1 | 18:1 |
| 1991 | 14:1 | 17:1 |
| 1990 | 13:1 | 17:1 |
| 1989 | 14:1 | 18:1 |
| 1988 | 14:1 | 18:1 |
| 1987 | 15:1 | 19:1 |
Public Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Montana (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-8
415 Jardine
Jackson, MT 59736
(406) 834-3138
Jackson, MT 59736
(406) 834-3138
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 7-8
306 4th Avenue
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Mt School For Deaf & Blnd High School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
3911 Central Ave
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 771-6017
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 771-6017
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Pine Hills Youth Corr Facil Elementary School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-8
4 N Haynes Ave
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 232-1377
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 232-1377
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Belfry 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 7-8
200 Wisconsin
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Denton 6-8
(Math: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-8
1200 Lehman
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Golden Ridge School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
1374 Hiway 408
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2010
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2010
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
306 4th Avenue
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Kalispell Rising Wolf Charter
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
644 4th Ave W
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3434
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3434
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Mt School For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
3911 Central Ave
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 771-6017
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 771-6017
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 7-8
100 Rock St
Opheim, MT 59250
(406) 762-3214
Opheim, MT 59250
(406) 762-3214
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
100 Rock St
Opheim, MT 59250
(406) 762-3214
Opheim, MT 59250
(406) 762-3214
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Rapelje High School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
714 Main Street
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
500 Davis
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
407 Main Street
Willow Creek, MT 59760
(406) 285-6991
Willow Creek, MT 59760
(406) 285-6991
Rank: #16 - 2516. - 25.
Bynum School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
210 Central Ave
Bynum, MT 59419
(406) 469-2373
Bynum, MT 59419
(406) 469-2373
Rank: #16 - 2516. - 25.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
101 Broadway
Cooke City, MT 59020
(406) 838-2285
Cooke City, MT 59020
(406) 838-2285
Rank: #16 - 2516. - 25.
Hammond School
(Reading: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
10851 Highway 212
Hammond, MT 59332
(406) 427-5438
Hammond, MT 59332
(406) 427-5438
Rank: #16 - 2516. - 25.
Lima 7-8
(Reading: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-8
1 North Harrison
Lima, MT 59739
(406) 276-3571
Lima, MT 59739
(406) 276-3571
Rank: #16 - 2516. - 25.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
755 Hillcrest Road
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2800
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2800
Rank: #16 - 2516. - 25.
Reed Point High School
(Reading: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
308 Central Ave
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2245
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2245
Rank: #16 - 2516. - 25.
Roy 6-8
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-8
500 Davis
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Rank: #16 - 2516. - 25.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
Lakeshore Drive
Decker, MT 59025
(406) 757-2515
Decker, MT 59025
(406) 757-2515
Rank: #16 - 2516. - 25.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
1 Main Street
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Rank: #16 - 2516. - 25.
Yellowstone Academy 7-8
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-8
1750 Ray Of Hope Lane
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198
Rank: #26 - 4426. - 44.
Barbara Gilligan 7-8
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-8
540 5th St.
Brockton, MT 59213
(406) 786-3311
Brockton, MT 59213
(406) 786-3311
Rank: #26 - 4426. - 44.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 10-12
17620 Frontage Road
Frenchtown, MT 59834
(406) 626-2600
Frenchtown, MT 59834
(406) 626-2600
Rank: #26 - 4426. - 44.
Dodson 7-8
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-8
124 First Ave W
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Rank: #26 - 4426. - 44.
Froid 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-8
408 1st Street S
Froid, MT 59226
(406) 766-2342
Froid, MT 59226
(406) 766-2342
Rank: #26 - 4426. - 44.
Geyser School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-6
103 3rd St East
Geyser, MT 59447
(406) 735-4368
Geyser, MT 59447
(406) 735-4368
Rank: #26 - 4426. - 44.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
301 A Street
Greycliff, MT 59033
(406) 932-6641
Greycliff, MT 59033
(406) 932-6641
Rank: #26 - 4426. - 44.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
2031 Haxby Rd
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-6274
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-6274
Rank: #26 - 4426. - 44.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
214 1st St East
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Rank: #26 - 4426. - 44.
Lima High School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
1 North Harrison
Lima, MT 59739
(406) 276-3571
Lima, MT 59739
(406) 276-3571
Rank: #26 - 4426. - 44.
Luther School
(Reading: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
4 Luther Roscoe Rd
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-2480
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-2480
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Montana average public schools student-teacher ratio?
The Montana average public schools student-teacher ratio is 14:1 for 2026-27.
What are the public schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Montana?
The best top-ranked public schools in Montana include Jackson School, Judith Gap 7-8 and Mt School For Deaf & Blnd High School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Montana?
The public high school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Montana is Mt School For Deaf & Blnd High School, with a value of 1:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio is Jackson School, with a value of 1:1.
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