For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 845 students in Poplar, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Poplar, MT are Poplar High School, Poplar School and Poplar 5-6 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poplar, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Poplar have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Poplar, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poplar High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 4th Avenue West
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6830
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6830
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
Poplar School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 4th Avenue West
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6630
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6630
Gr: PK-4 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Poplar 5-6 School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 4th Avenue West
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6730
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6730
Gr: 5-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Poplar 7-8
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 4th Avenue West
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6730
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6730
Gr: 7-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Poplar, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Poplar, MT include Poplar High School, Poplar School and Poplar 5-6 School.
How many public schools are located in Poplar?
4 public schools are located in Poplar.
What is the racial composition of students in Poplar?
Poplar public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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