Best Schools in Lake County, MT
Lake County, MT has 38 public schools (9 high, 10 middle, 16 elementary) serving 6,400 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Lake County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lake County, MT
The top high schools in Lake County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bigfork High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bigfork H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 354 Students
2. Charlo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlo H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 83 Students
3. Polson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polson H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 524 Students
4. Two Eagle River School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Two Eagle River School • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 145 Students
5. Hot Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hot Springs K-12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 46 Students
6. Seeley-swan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Missoula H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 98 Students
7. Ronan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ronan H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 416 Students
8. Arlee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlee H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 145 Students
9. St Ignatius High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Ignatius K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 141 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lake County, MT
The top middle schools in Lake County, 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. Charlo 6-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlo Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students
5. Kila 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kila Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 44 Students
6. Polson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polson Elem • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 524 Students
7. Hot Springs 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hot Springs K-12 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 22 Students
8. Ronan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ronan Elem • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 446 Students
9. St Ignatius Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Ignatius K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 110 Students
10. Arlee 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlee Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 64 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lake County, MT
The top elementary schools in Lake County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Charlo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlo Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 99 Students
2. Swan Valley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swan Valley Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 29 Students
3. Bigfork Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bigfork Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 461 Students
4. Linderman School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polson Elem • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 376 Students
5. K William Harvey Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ronan Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 425 Students
6. Arlee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlee Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 206 Students
7. Dayton School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper West Shore Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 43 Students
8. St Ignatius Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Ignatius K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 229 Students
9. Pablo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ronan Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 234 Students
10. Valley View School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley View Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 36 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lake County, MT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lake County, MT has a total population of 31,134 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lake 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 Lake County, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lake County, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lake 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 Lake County, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lake County, MT
How many schools are in Lake County, MT?
Lake County, MT has 38 public schools: 9 high schools, 10 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 6,400 students in total.
How do schools in Lake County perform on state tests?
On average, 38 schools in Lake County score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Lake County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lake County?
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: 24%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lake County
8 places in Lake County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
School districts (3)
- Polson Elem (3 schools)
- Ronan Elem (3 schools)
- St Ignatius K-12 Schools (3 schools)