For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 2,725 students in Glacier County, MT (there are 2 private schools, serving 96 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Glacier County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Glacier County, MT are Glendale School, Horizon Elementary School and Mountain View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glacier County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Glacier County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Glacier County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Glendale School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2151 Chaulk Butte Road
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 336-2635
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 336-2635
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Horizon Road
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 336-2961
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 336-2961
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Pardue Road-seville
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 336-2433
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 336-2433
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Babb School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4063 Hwy 89 N
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 732-5539
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 732-5539
Gr: PK-6 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Glacier Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
451 Tipville Road
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 336-2623
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 336-2623
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Hidden Lake Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Welch Road
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 336-3696
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 336-3696
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Zenith Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Zenith Colony Road
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 336-5430
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 336-5430
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #88.
Anna Jeffries Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 2nd Street Nw
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 873-2411
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 873-2411
Gr: 4-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
H C Davis Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 2nd Avenue Se
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 873-5513
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 873-5513
Gr: PK-3 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
Big Sky School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1657 Merriweather Road
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 336-3790
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 336-3790
Gr: PK-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1111.
Cut Bank High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 3rd Ave Se
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 873-5629
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 873-5629
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1212.
Cut Bank Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 3rd Avenue Se
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 873-4421
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 873-4421
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
East Glacier Park School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 Washington St
East Glacier Park, MT 59434
(406) 226-5543
East Glacier Park, MT 59434
(406) 226-5543
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Browning Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
112 First Ave South West
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-3490
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-3490
Gr: 2-3 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Browning High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
105 Highway 89
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-2745
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-2745
Gr: 9-12 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Browning Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 S. Piegan
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-2725
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-2725
Gr: 6-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Napi School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
112 1st Ave. Se
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-2735
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-2735
Gr: 4-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
210 1st Ave Sw
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-2756
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-2756
Gr: PK-1 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Glacier County, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Glacier County, MT include Glendale School, Horizon Elementary School and Mountain View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Glacier County?
18 public schools are located in Glacier County.
What percentage of students in Glacier County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Glacier County are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Glacier County?
Glacier County public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Glacier County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Glacier County include: Browning High School vs. Cut Bank High School, Cut Bank High School vs. Browning High School
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