Best Schools in Flathead County, MT
Flathead County, MT has a total of 59 schools including 11 high schools, 18 middle schools and 30 elementary schools. A total of 16,882 students attend Flathead County, MT schools. On average, schools in Flathead County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Flathead County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Flathead County, MT
Flathead County, MT has 11 high schools with 5,584 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Flathead County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Flathead County don't meet expectations.
1. Whitefish High School
SchoolGrade
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Whitefish H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 581 Students
2. Glacier High School
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Flathead H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1475 Students
3. Clark Fork Jr/sr High School
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Lake Pend Oreille School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 115 Students
4. Flathead High School
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Flathead H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1626 Students
5. Wallace Jr/sr High School
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Wallace District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 214 Students
6. Bigfork High School
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Bigfork H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 354 Students
7. Columbia Falls High Schl
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Columbia Falls H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 687 Students
Best Middle Schools in Flathead County, MT
Flathead County, MT has 18 middle schools with 3,809 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Flathead County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Flathead County meet expectations.
1. Deer Park 6-8
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Deer Park Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 63 Students
2. Kalispell Middle School
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Kalispell Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1045 Students
3. West Valley Middle School
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West Valley Elem • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 338 Students
4. Somers Middle School
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Somers Elem • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 253 Students
5. Bigfork 7-8
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Bigfork Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 149 Students
6. Whitefish Middle 5-8
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Whitefish Elem • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 660 Students
7. Kila 7-8
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Kila Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 44 Students
8. Swan River 6-8
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Swan River Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 79 Students
9. Columbia Falls Jr Hs
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Columbia Falls Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 526 Students
10. Cayuse Prairie 7-8
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Cayuse Prairie Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 62 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Flathead County, MT
Flathead County, MT has 30 elementary schools with 7,489 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Flathead County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Flathead County meet expectations.
1. Deer Park School
SchoolGrade
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Deer Park Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 136 Students
2. Edgerton School
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Kalispell Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 495 Students
3. L A Muldown School
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Whitefish Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 653 Students
4. West Glacier School
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West Glacier Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 77 Students
5. Creston School
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Creston Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 121 Students
6. West Valley School
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West Valley Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 424 Students
7. Russell School
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Kalispell Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 233 Students
8. Lillian Peterson School
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Kalispell Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 337 Students
9. Fair-mont-egan School
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Fair-mont-egan Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 87 Students
10. Lakeside Elementary School
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Somers Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 302 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Flathead County, MT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Flathead County, MT has a total population of 104,357 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Flathead County, 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 Flathead County, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Flathead County, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Flathead County, 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 Flathead County, MT Internet Health Assessment.
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- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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