Best Schools in Creston, MT
Creston, MT has 14 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,542 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Creston exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Creston, MT
The top high schools in Creston, 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. 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 Creston, MT
The top middle schools in Creston, 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. Bigfork 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bigfork Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 149 Students
3. Swan River 6-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swan River Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 79 Students
4. Columbia Falls Jr Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia Falls Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 526 Students
5. Cayuse Prairie 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cayuse Prairie Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 62 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Creston, MT
The top elementary schools in Creston, 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. Creston School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creston Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 121 Students
3. Ruder Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia Falls Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students
4. Cayuse Prairie School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cayuse Prairie Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 242 Students
5. Bigfork Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bigfork Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 461 Students
6. Glacier Gateway Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia Falls Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 473 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Creston, MT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Creston, MT has a total population of 1,785 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Creston, 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 Creston, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Creston, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Creston, 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 Creston, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Creston, MT
How many schools are in Creston, MT?
Creston, MT has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,542 students in total.
How do schools in Creston perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Creston score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Creston exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Creston?
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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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations