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Public Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Montana

The average student-teacher ratio in Montana public schools is approximately 14:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1 4:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Jackson School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-8
415 Jardine
Jackson, MT 59736
(406) 834-3138
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Judith Gap 7-8
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 7-8
306 4th Avenue
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Mt School For Deaf & Blnd High School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
3911 Central Ave
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 771-6017
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
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: #5 - 185. - 18.
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: #5 - 185. - 18.
Denton 6-8
(Math: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-8
1200 Lehman
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Rank: #5 - 185. - 18.
Galata School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
10 Divison Avenue
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 432-2123
Rank: #5 - 185. - 18.
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: #5 - 185. - 18.
Judith Gap High School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
306 4th Avenue
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Rank: #5 - 185. - 18.
Kalispell Rising Wolf Charter
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
644 4th Ave W
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3434
Rank: #5 - 185. - 18.
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: #5 - 185. - 18.
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: #5 - 185. - 18.
Opheim 7-8
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 7-8
100 Rock St
Opheim, MT 59250
(406) 762-3214
Rank: #5 - 185. - 18.
Opheim High School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
100 Rock St
Opheim, MT 59250
(406) 762-3214
Rank: #5 - 185. - 18.
Rapelje High School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
714 Main Street
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Rank: #5 - 185. - 18.
Ross School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
1491 Old Stage Road
Mosby, MT 59058
(406) 429-6501
Rank: #5 - 185. - 18.
Roy High School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
500 Davis
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Rank: #5 - 185. - 18.
Willow Creek High School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
407 Main Street
Willow Creek, MT 59760
(406) 285-6991
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
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: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Cooke City School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
101 Broadway
Cooke City, MT 59020
(406) 838-2285
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Hammond School
(Reading: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
10851 Highway 212
Hammond, MT 59332
(406) 427-5438
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Lima 7-8
(Reading: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-8
1 North Harrison
Lima, MT 59739
(406) 276-3571
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
North Harlem Elementary School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
755 Hillcrest Road
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2800
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Reed Point High School
(Reading: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
308 Central Ave
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2245
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Roy 6-8
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-8
500 Davis
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Spring Creek Colony School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
8992 Hanover Road
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-8022
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Spring Creek School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
Lakeshore Drive
Decker, MT 59025
(406) 757-2515
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Whitewater High School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
1 Main Street
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
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: #30 - 4830. - 48.
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: #30 - 4830. - 48.
Bronc Fast Track
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 10-12
17620 Frontage Road
Frenchtown, MT 59834
(406) 626-2600
Rank: #30 - 4830. - 48.
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: #30 - 4830. - 48.
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: #30 - 4830. - 48.
Geyser School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-6
103 3rd St East
Geyser, MT 59447
(406) 735-4368
Rank: #30 - 4830. - 48.
Greycliff School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
301 A Street
Greycliff, MT 59033
(406) 932-6641
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Montana average public schools student-teacher ratio?
The Montana average public schools student-teacher ratio is 14:1 for 2026.
What are the public schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Montana?
The best top-ranked public schools in Montana include Jackson School, Judith Gap 7-8 and Mt School For Deaf & Blnd High School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Montana?
The public high school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Montana is Mt School For Deaf & Blnd High School, with a value of 1:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio is Jackson School, with a value of 1:1.

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