For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 164 students in Alberton, MT (there are 1 private school, serving 26 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Alberton, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Alberton, MT are Alberton High School, Alberton Middle School and Alberton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alberton, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Alberton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Alberton, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alberton High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 Railroad Ave
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-3381
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-3381
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Alberton Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
306 Railroad Ave
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-4413
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-4413
Gr: 6-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Alberton Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
306 Railroad Ave
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-4413
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-4413
Gr: PK-5 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Alberton, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Alberton, MT include Alberton High School, Alberton Middle School and Alberton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Alberton?
3 public schools are located in Alberton.
What percentage of students in Alberton go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Alberton are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alberton?
Alberton public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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