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Best Schools in Columbia Falls, MT
Columbia Falls, MT has 19 public schools (4 high, 7 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,811 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Columbia Falls exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Columbia Falls, MT
The top high schools in Columbia Falls, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitefish High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitefish H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 581 Students
2. Glacier High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flathead H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1475 Students
3. Flathead High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flathead H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1626 Students
4. Columbia Falls High Schl
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia Falls H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 687 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbia Falls, MT
The top middle schools in Columbia Falls, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Deer Park 6-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Park Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 63 Students
2. Whitefish Middle 5-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitefish Elem • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 660 Students
3. Columbia Falls Jr Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia Falls Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 526 Students
4. Cayuse Prairie 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cayuse Prairie Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 62 Students
5. Evergreen Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evergreen Elem • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 291 Students
6. Fair-mont-egan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fair-mont-egan Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 46 Students
7. Helena Flats 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Helena Flats Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 51 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbia Falls, MT
The top elementary schools in Columbia Falls, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Deer Park School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Park Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 136 Students
2. L A Muldown School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitefish Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 653 Students
3. Fair-mont-egan School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fair-mont-egan Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 87 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. Helena Flats School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Helena Flats Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 229 Students
7. Glacier Gateway Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia Falls Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 473 Students
8. East Evergreen School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evergreen Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 360 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbia Falls, MT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbia Falls, MT has a total population of 14,262 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbia Falls, 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 Columbia Falls, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbia Falls, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbia Falls, 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 Columbia Falls, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Columbia Falls, MT
How many schools are in Columbia Falls, MT?
Columbia Falls, MT has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 7 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,811 students in total.
How do schools in Columbia Falls perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Columbia Falls score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Columbia Falls exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Columbia Falls?
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: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Columbia Falls
6 of 6 schools in Columbia Falls carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 2C: 2
All 6 public schools we grade in Columbia Falls. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.