Top 10 Best Stillwater County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 1,310 students in Stillwater County, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Stillwater County, MT are Reed Point Elementary School, Absarokee High School and Fishtail School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stillwater County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Stillwater County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Stillwater County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reed Point Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
105 Central Ave
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2228
Grades: PK-6
| 30 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Absarokee High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
327 S Woodard Ave
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4583
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Fishtail School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
119 Easton Avenue
Fishtail, MT 59028
(406) 328-4277
Grades: PK-8
| 14 students
Rank: #44.
Rapelje High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
714 Main Street
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #55.
Reed Point 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
308 Central Ave
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2245
Grades: 7-8
| 9 students
Rank: #66.
Reed Point High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
308 Central Ave
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2245
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Rank: #77.
Rapelje 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
714 Main Street
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Grades: 7-8
| 7 students
Rank: #88.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
218 E 1st Ave N
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5372
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #99.
Columbus High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
433 N 3rd St
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5373
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
Rank: #1010.
Rapelje School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
714 Main Street
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Grades: PK-6
| 34 students
Rank: #1111.
Columbus Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
415 N 3rd St
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5375
Grades: 6-8
| 165 students
Rank: #1212.
Absarokee School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
327 S. Woodard Ave
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4581
Grades: PK-5
| 57 students
Rank: #1313.
Park City School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10 2nd Ave Sw
Park City, MT 59063
(406) 633-2350
Grades: PK-6
| 152 students
Rank: #1414.
Park City 7-8
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10 2nd Ave Sw
Park City, MT 59063
(406) 633-2350
Grades: 7-8
| 55 students
Rank: #1515.
Absarokee 6-8
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
327 S Woodard Ave
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4583
Grades: 6-8
| 55 students
Rank: #1616.
Park City High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10 2nd Avenue Sw
Park City, MT 59063
(406) 633-2350
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nye School
1970 Nye Road
Nye, MT 59061
(406) 328-6138
Grades: PK-6
| 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Stillwater County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Stillwater County, MT include Reed Point Elementary School, Absarokee High School and Fishtail School.
How many public schools are located in Stillwater County, MT?
17 public schools are located in Stillwater County, MT.
What is the racial composition of students in Stillwater County, MT?
Stillwater County, MT public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 22% (majority American Indian).

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