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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Great Falls Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 9,885 students in Great Falls, MT (there are 7 private schools, serving 883 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Great Falls, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Great Falls, MT are Meadow Lark School, Loy School and Sacajawea School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Great Falls, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Great Falls have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Great Falls, MT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadow Lark School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2204 Fox Farm Road
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7300
Gr: PK-6 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Loy School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 57th Street North
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6885
Gr: PK-6 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Sacajawea School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
630 Sacajawea Drive
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7080
Gr: PK-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
North Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2601 8th Street Ne
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6525
Gr: 7-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Riverview School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Smelter Avenue
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7015
Gr: PK-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
624 27th Street South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6800
Gr: PK-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Chief Joseph School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5305 3rd Avenue South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6675
Gr: PK-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
C M Russell High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
228 17th Avenue Nw
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Sunnyside School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 19th Street South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7115
Gr: PK-6 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1010.
East Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4040 Central Avenue
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6500
Gr: 7-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Lewis & Clark School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 1st Avenue South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6705
Gr: PK-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1212.
Giant Springs Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
520 32nd Street North
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7045
Gr: PK-6 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1313.
Mountain View School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3420 15th Avenue South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7305
Gr: PK-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1414.
Great Falls High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 2nd Avenue South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6250
Gr: 9-12 | 1,548 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1515.
Valley View School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Avenue A Nw
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7145
Gr: PK-6 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1616.
West Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1205 1st Avenue Nw
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7180
Gr: PK-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Longfellow School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 6th Ave So
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6845
Gr: PK-6 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Whittier School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
305 8th Street North
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7230
Gr: PK-6 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Core School At Morningside Elementary School
4119 7th Ave N
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6050
Gr: K-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Mt School For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School
Special Education School
3911 Central Ave
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 771-6017
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Mt School For Deaf & Blnd High School
Special Education School
3911 Central Ave
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 771-6017
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Great Falls, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Great Falls, MT include Meadow Lark School, Loy School and Sacajawea School.
How many public schools are located in Great Falls?
21 public schools are located in Great Falls.
What percentage of students in Great Falls go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Great Falls are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Great Falls?
Great Falls public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Great Falls are often viewed compared to one another?

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