For the 2025 school year, there are 18 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 Absarokee 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 35% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), 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 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 九游体育s in Stillwater County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
218 E 1st Ave N
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5372
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5372
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
Reed Point Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 Central Ave
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2228
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2228
Grades: PK-6
| 27 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Absarokee High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
327 S Woodard Ave
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4583
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4583
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Reed Point High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
308 Central Ave
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2245
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2245
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #55.
Rapelje 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
714 Main Street
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Grades: 7-8
| 11 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Fishtail School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
119 Easton Avenue
Fishtail, MT 59028
(406) 328-4277
Fishtail, MT 59028
(406) 328-4277
Grades: PK-8
| 15 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Rapelje High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
714 Main Street
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Reed Point 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
308 Central Ave
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2245
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2245
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Absarokee School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
327 S. Woodard Ave
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4581
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4581
Grades: PK-5
| 80 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Rapelje School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
714 Main Street
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Grades: PK-6
| 35 students
Rank: #1111.
Columbus Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 N 3rd St
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5375
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5375
Grades: 6-8
| 176 students
Rank: #1212.
Absarokee 6-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
327 S Woodard Ave
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4583
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4583
Grades: 6-8
| 45 students
Rank: #1313.
Park City School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 2nd Ave Sw
Park City, MT 59063
(406) 633-2350
Park City, MT 59063
(406) 633-2350
Grades: PK-6
| 171 students
Rank: #1414.
Columbus High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
433 N 3rd St
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5373
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5373
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Rank: #1515.
Park City High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 2nd Avenue Sw
Park City, MT 59063
(406) 633-2350
Park City, MT 59063
(406) 633-2350
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #1616.
Park City 7-8
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10 2nd Ave Sw
Park City, MT 59063
(406) 633-2350
Park City, MT 59063
(406) 633-2350
Grades: 7-8
| 47 students
Rank: n/an/a
2747 Masonic Drive
Park City, MT 59063
(456) 665-5756
Park City, MT 59063
(456) 665-5756
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Stillwater County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2747 Masonic Drive
Park City, MT 59063
(234) 567-8987
Park City, MT 59063
(234) 567-8987
Grades: PK
| n/a students
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 Absarokee 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 23% (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: Absarokee High School vs. Columbus High School, Columbus High School vs. Absarokee High School, Absarokee High School vs. Park City High School
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