The ranking below is based on the percentage of schools within a county which have placed in the top 10% of all schools statewide.
A school's overall rank is based on its combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Schools are ranked and compared within their own state only.
Statewide Range: 23%
48%
Avg. Statewide: 32%
Top-Ranked Counties With Best Public Schools in Montana (2026-27)
County
% of Schools in
Top 10% Statewide
Top 10% Statewide
Top-Ranked Schools
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
Rank: #11.
48%
(23 out of 48)
(23 out of 48)
Rank: #22.
25%
(3 out of 12)
(3 out of 12)
Rank: #33.
23%
(11 out of 47)
(11 out of 47)
- Rattlesnake Elementary School
Rank: #8 of 696 (Top 5%)
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%) - Jeannette Rankin Elementary School
Rank: #14 of 696 (Top 5%)
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%) - Chief Charlo School
Rank: #36 of 696 (Top 10%)
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60-64%) - View Full List of Top-Ranked Missoula County, MT Schools
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