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Best Stillwater County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 1,395 students in Stillwater County, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Stillwater County, MT are Columbus Elementary School, Reed Point Elementary School and Reed Point High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stillwater County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Stillwater County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Stillwater County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
218 E 1st Ave N
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5372
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Reed Point Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
105 Central Ave
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2228
Gr: PK-6 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Reed Point High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
308 Central Ave
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2245
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #44.
Rapelje 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
714 Main Street
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Gr: 7-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Fishtail School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
119 Easton Avenue
Fishtail, MT 59028
(406) 328-4277
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Rapelje High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
714 Main Street
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Reed Point 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
308 Central Ave
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2245
Gr: 7-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #88.
Absarokee High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
327 S Woodard Ave
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4583
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Rapelje School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
714 Main Street
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Gr: PK-6 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
Absarokee 6-8
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
327 S Woodard Ave
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4583
Gr: 6-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Absarokee School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
327 S. Woodard Ave
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4581
Gr: PK-5 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
Columbus Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
415 N 3rd St
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5375
Gr: 6-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1313.
Park City School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10 2nd Ave Sw
Park City, MT 59063
(406) 633-2350
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1414.
Columbus High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
433 N 3rd St
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5373
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1515.
Park City High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10 2nd Avenue Sw
Park City, MT 59063
(406) 633-2350
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1616.
Park City 7-8
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10 2nd Ave Sw
Park City, MT 59063
(406) 633-2350
Gr: 7-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Nye School
1970 Nye Road
Nye, MT 59061
(406) 328-6138
Gr: PK-6 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Stillwater County, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Stillwater County, MT include Columbus Elementary School, Reed Point Elementary School and Reed Point High School.
How many public schools are located in Stillwater County?
18 public schools are located in Stillwater County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stillwater County?
Stillwater County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Stillwater County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Stillwater County include: Columbus High School vs. Absarokee High School

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