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Montana Public Middle Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Public Middle Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Montana

The average student-teacher ratio in Montana public middle schools is approximately 14:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1 5:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (1989-2025)

Public Middle Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Montana (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Jackson School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-8
415 Jardine
Jackson, MT 59736
(406) 834-3138
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Judith Gap 7-8
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 7-8
306 4th Avenue
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Pine Hills Youth Corr Facil Elementary School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-8
4 N Haynes Ave
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 232-1377
Rank: #4 - 114. - 11.
Belfry 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 7-8
200 Wisconsin
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Rank: #4 - 114. - 11.
Denton 6-8
(Math: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-8
1200 Lehman
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Rank: #4 - 114. - 11.
Galata School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
10 Divison Avenue
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 432-2123
Rank: #4 - 114. - 11.
Golden Ridge School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
1374 Hiway 408
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2010
Rank: #4 - 114. - 11.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
No Address
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 432-5265
Rank: #4 - 114. - 11.
Mt School For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
3911 Central Ave
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 771-6017
Rank: #4 - 114. - 11.
Opheim 7-8
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 7-8
100 Rock St
Opheim, MT 59250
(406) 762-3214
Rank: #4 - 114. - 11.
Ross School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
1491 Old Stage Road
Mosby, MT 59058
(406) 429-6501
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Bynum School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
210 Central Ave
Bynum, MT 59419
(406) 469-2373
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Cooke City School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
101 Broadway
Cooke City, MT 59020
(406) 838-2285
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Hammond School
(Reading: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
10851 Highway 212
Hammond, MT 59332
(406) 427-5438
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Lima 7-8
(Reading: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-8
1 North Harrison
Lima, MT 59739
(406) 276-3571
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
North Harlem Elementary School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
755 Hillcrest Road
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2800
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Roy 6-8
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-8
500 Davis
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Spring Creek Colony School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
8992 Hanover Road
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-8022
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Spring Creek School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
Lakeshore Drive
Decker, MT 59025
(406) 757-2515
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Yellowstone Academy 7-8
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-8
1750 Ray Of Hope Lane
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198
Rank: #21 - 3321. - 33.
Barbara Gilligan 7-8
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-8
540 5th St.
Brockton, MT 59213
(406) 786-3311
Rank: #21 - 3321. - 33.
Dodson 7-8
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-8
124 First Ave W
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Rank: #21 - 3321. - 33.
Froid 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-8
408 1st Street S
Froid, MT 59226
(406) 766-2342
Rank: #21 - 3321. - 33.
Greycliff School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
301 A Street
Greycliff, MT 59033
(406) 932-6641
Rank: #21 - 3321. - 33.
Kester School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
2031 Haxby Rd
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-6274
Rank: #21 - 3321. - 33.
Luther School
(Reading: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
4 Luther Roscoe Rd
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-2480
Rank: #21 - 3321. - 33.
Ryegate 7-8
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-8
207 2nd Ave W
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2215
Rank: #21 - 3321. - 33.
Salmon Prairie School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
40224 Salmon Prairie Rd
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 754-2245
Rank: #21 - 3321. - 33.
Stanford 7-8
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-8
104 4th Avenue South
Stanford, MT 59479
(406) 566-2265
Rank: #21 - 3321. - 33.
Swan Valley 7-8
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-8
6423 Highway 83
Condon, MT 59826
(406) 754-2320
Rank: #21 - 3321. - 33.
Trout Creek 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-8
4 School Lane
Trout Creek, MT 59874
(406) 827-3629
Rank: #21 - 3321. - 33.
Whitewater 6-8
(Reading: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-8
1 Main Street
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Rank: #21 - 3321. - 33.
Yaak School
(Reading: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
29893 Yaak River Road
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4805
Rank: #34 - 5134. - 51.
227 Academy- Middle School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-8
2760 Valley Dr
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
Rank: #34 - 5134. - 51.
Dutton/brady Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
101 2nd St Ne
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3201
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Montana average public middle schools student-teacher ratio?
The Montana average public middle schools student-teacher ratio is 14:1 for 2026.
What are the public middle schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Montana?
The best top-ranked public middle schools in Montana include Jackson School, Judith Gap 7-8 and Pine Hills Youth Corr Facil Elementary School.

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