Best Schools in Stillwater County, MT
Stillwater County, MT has 25 public schools (8 high, 6 middle, 11 elementary) serving 3,562 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Stillwater County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Stillwater County, MT
The top high schools in Stillwater County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Absarokee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Absarokee H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 71 Students
2. Broadview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broadview H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 56 Students
3. Columbus High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students
4. Laurel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 619 Students
5. Sweet Grass Co High Schl
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sweet Grass County H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students
6. Park City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Park City H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 102 Students
7. Rapelje High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapelje H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 18 Students
8. Reed Point High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reed Point H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 19 Students
Best Middle Schools in Stillwater County, MT
The top middle schools in Stillwater County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Columbus Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 165 Students
2. Laurel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel Elem • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 573 Students
3. Reed Point 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reed Point Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 5 Students
4. Park City 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Park City Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 50 Students
5. Absarokee 6-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Absarokee Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 43 Students
6. Rapelje 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapelje Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 8 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Stillwater County, MT
The top elementary schools in Stillwater County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fishtail School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fishtail Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 13 Students
2. Reed Point Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reed Point Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 32 Students
3. Columbus Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
4. Broadview School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broadview Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 98 Students
5. Rapelje School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapelje Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 36 Students
6. Fred W Graff School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel Elem • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 278 Students
7. Park City School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Park City Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 174 Students
8. Absarokee School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Absarokee Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 64 Students
9. Nye School
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Projected Test Scores
Nye Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 8 Students
10. South School
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Projected Test Scores
Laurel Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 165 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Stillwater County, MT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Stillwater County, MT has a total population of 8,963 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Stillwater 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 Stillwater County, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Stillwater County, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Stillwater 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 Stillwater County, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Stillwater County, MT
How many schools are in Stillwater County, MT?
Stillwater County, MT has 25 public schools: 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 3,562 students in total.
How do schools in Stillwater County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Stillwater County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Stillwater County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Stillwater 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: 31%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 10%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Stillwater County
7 places in Stillwater County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.