For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 36 students in Trout Creek, MT (there are 1 private school, serving 10 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Trout Creek, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Trout Creek, MT are Trout Creek 7-8 and Trout Creek School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trout Creek, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Trout Creek have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Trout Creek, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trout Creek 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4 School Lane
Trout Creek, MT 59874
(406) 827-3629
Trout Creek, MT 59874
(406) 827-3629
Gr: 7-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Trout Creek School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4 School Lane
Trout Creek, MT 59874
(406) 827-3629
Trout Creek, MT 59874
(406) 827-3629
Gr: PK-6 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Trout Creek, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Trout Creek, MT include Trout Creek 7-8 and Trout Creek School.
How many public schools are located in Trout Creek?
2 public schools are located in Trout Creek.
What percentage of students in Trout Creek go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Trout Creek are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Trout Creek?
Trout Creek public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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