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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public Elementary Schools in Montana (2026)

The most improved public elementary schools in Montana are Babb School, Deer Creek School and Gildford Colony School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 272 550 Avg. Improved Rank: 395

Most Improved Public Elementary Schools in Montana (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Babb School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +550
(from 709 to 159)
Grades: PK-6
4063 Hwy 89 N
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 732-5539
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Deer Creek School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +536
(from 643 to 107)
Grades: PK-8
12 Road 564
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 687-3724
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Gildford Colony School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +536
(from 643 to 107)
Grades: PK-8
21719 Road 160 N
Gildford, MT 59525
(406) 376-3249
Rank: #44.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +535
(from 673 to 138)
Grades: PK-8
Pardue Road-seville
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 336-2433
Rank: #55.
Lamotte 6-8
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +520
(from 528 to 8)
Grades: 6-8
841 Bear Canyon Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-2838
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Morin School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +484
(from 643 to 159)
Grades: PK-6
8824 Pryor Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-6093
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Whitewater School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +484
(from 643 to 159)
Grades: PK-5
1 Main Street
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Hall School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +441
(from 528 to 87)
Grades: PK-8
109 West Main
Hall, MT 59837
(406) 288-3440
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Ovando School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +441
(from 528 to 87)
Grades: PK-8
108 Birch Street
Ovando, MT 59854
(406) 793-5722
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Springhill School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +441
(from 528 to 87)
Grades: PK-8
6020 Springhill Comm Road
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 586-6485
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Trinity School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +441
(from 528 to 87)
Grades: PK-8
7435 Duffy Lane
Canyon Creek, MT 59633
(406) 368-2230
Rank: #1212.
Cascade 6-8
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +432
(from 461 to 29)
Grades: 6-8
321 Central Ave W
Cascade, MT 59421
(406) 468-2267
Rank: #1313.
Cascade Colony School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +423
(from 510 to 87)
Grades: PK-8
508 Birdtail Road
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5104
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Glendale School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +421
(from 528 to 107)
Grades: PK-8
2151 Chaulk Butte Road
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 336-2635
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Wisdom School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +421
(from 528 to 107)
Grades: PK-8
408 Elm Street
Wisdom, MT 59761
(406) 689-3227
Rank: #1616.
Deer Park School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +404
(from 438 to 34)
Grades: PK-5
2105 Middle Road
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-5388
Rank: #1717.
Potomac Middle School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +392
(from 438 to 46)
Grades: 6-8
29750 Potomac Road
Bonner, MT 59823
(406) 244-5581
Rank: #1818.
Garrison School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +390
(from 528 to 138)
Grades: PK-6
33 School House Rd
Garrison, MT 59731
(406) 846-1043
Rank: #1919.
Nashua 6-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +382
(from 643 to 261)
Grades: 6-8
222 Mabel
Nashua, MT 59248
(406) 746-3411
Rank: #2020.
Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +379
(from 403 to 24)
Grades: PK-6
324 Marguerite St
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-2259
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Deerfield School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +369
(from 528 to 159)
Grades: PK-8
Deerfield Colony
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-3852
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Fort Smith School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +369
(from 528 to 159)
Grades: PK-5
502 Avenue C
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 666-2350
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Mccormick School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +369
(from 528 to 159)
Grades: PK-8
1564 Old Highway 2 North
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4982
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Woodman Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +369
(from 528 to 159)
Grades: 6-8
18470 Highway 12 West
Lolo, MT 59847
(406) 273-6770
Rank: #2525.
Desmet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +329
(from 478 to 149)
Grades: PK-5
6355 Padre Lane
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 549-4994
Rank: #2626.
Lamotte School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +326
(from 334 to 8)
Grades: PK-5
841 Bear Canyon Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-2838
Rank: #2727.
Cottonwood School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +318
(from 528 to 210)
Grades: PK-8
14627 Wildhorse Road
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 394-2273
Rank: #2828.
West Glacier School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +316
(from 334 to 18)
Grades: PK-6
160 Old Bridge Road
West Glacier, MT 59936
(406) 888-5312
Rank: #2929.
Warren School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +314
(from 468 to 154)
Grades: PK-5
2690 Old York Road
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1600
Rank: #3030.
Potomac School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +303
(from 502 to 199)
Grades: PK-5
29750 Potomac Road
Bonner, MT 59823
(406) 244-5581
Rank: #3131.
Lustre School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +293
(from 334 to 41)
Grades: PK-8
282 Lustre Road
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 392-5725
Rank: #3232.
Moore 6-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +281
(from 525 to 244)
Grades: 6-8
509 Highland Ave
Moore, MT 59464
(406) 374-2231
Rank: #3333.
Big Stone School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +276
(from 528 to 252)
Grades: PK-8
251 Goonhill Road
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167
Rank: #3434.
Smith School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +275
(from 409 to 134)
Grades: PK-5
2320 5th Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1530
Rank: #3535.
Cardwell School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +272
(from 318 to 46)
Grades: PK-8
80 Highway 359
Cardwell, MT 59721
(406) 287-3321
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