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Best Schools in Bigfork, MT
Bigfork, MT has 22 public schools (5 high, 7 middle, 10 elementary) serving 7,367 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Bigfork exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bigfork, MT
The top high schools in Bigfork, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Flathead High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flathead H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1626 Students
2. Bigfork High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bigfork H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 354 Students
3. Polson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polson H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 524 Students
4. Columbia Falls High Schl
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia Falls H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 687 Students
5. Seeley-swan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Missoula H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 98 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bigfork, MT
The top middle schools in Bigfork, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Swan Valley 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swan Valley Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 4 Students
2. Somers Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somers Elem • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 253 Students
3. Bigfork 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bigfork Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 149 Students
4. Swan River 6-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swan River Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 79 Students
5. Columbia Falls Jr Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia Falls Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 526 Students
6. Cayuse Prairie 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cayuse Prairie Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 62 Students
7. Polson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polson Elem • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 524 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bigfork, MT
The top elementary schools in Bigfork, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Creston School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creston Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 121 Students
2. Swan Valley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swan Valley Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 29 Students
3. Lakeside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somers Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 302 Students
4. Ruder Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia Falls Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students
5. Cayuse Prairie School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cayuse Prairie Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 242 Students
6. Bigfork Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bigfork Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 461 Students
7. Linderman School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polson Elem • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 376 Students
8. Swan River School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swan River Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 112 Students
9. Salmon Prairie School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swan Lake-salmon Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 2 Students
10. Cherry Valley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polson Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 273 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bigfork, MT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bigfork, MT has a total population of 7,828 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bigfork, MT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Bigfork, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bigfork, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bigfork, MT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Bigfork, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bigfork, MT
How many schools are in Bigfork, MT?
Bigfork, MT has 22 public schools: 5 high schools, 7 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 7,367 students in total.
How do schools in Bigfork perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Bigfork score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Bigfork exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bigfork?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Bigfork
5 of 5 schools in Bigfork carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 3D: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Bigfork. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.