For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,127 students in Libby, MT (there are 2 private schools, serving 100 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Libby, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Libby, MT are Libby Middle School, Libby Elementary School and Libby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Libby, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Libby have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Libby, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Libby Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Education Way
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8802
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8802
Gr: 7-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Libby Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Ski Road
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-2763
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-2763
Gr: PK-6 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Libby High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Education Way
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8802
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-8802
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Libby, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Libby, MT include Libby Middle School, Libby Elementary School and Libby High School.
How many public schools are located in Libby?
3 public schools are located in Libby.
What percentage of students in Libby go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Libby are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Libby?
Libby public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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