Best Ravalli County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 3,419 students in Ravalli County, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ravalli County, MT are Daly School, Lone Rock School and Florence-carlton 6-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ravalli County, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ravalli County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Ravalli County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Daly School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
208 Daly Avenue
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2122
Gr: K-4 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Lone Rock School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1112 Three Mile Creek Rd
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-3314
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Florence-carlton 6-8
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5602 Old Highway 93
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-0587
Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Quentin Brown Primary K-4
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1088 Eastside Hwy
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 961-3261
Gr: PK-4 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Florence-carlton El School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5602 Old Highway 93
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-6741
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Darby School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
209 School Drive
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3643
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Stevensville K-6
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Park Street
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-5613
Gr: PK-6 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
209 South 5th St
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2121
Gr: 5-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Edna Thomas School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1045 Main
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 961-3007
Gr: 5-6 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
Lone Rock Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1112 Three Mile Creek Rd
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-3314
Gr: 6-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Victor Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
425 4th Avenue
Victor, MT 59875
(406) 642-3221
Gr: 6-8 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1212.
Victor School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
425 4th Avenue
Victor, MT 59875
(406) 642-3551
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Rise Charter & Distance Elementary School
Charter School
1151 Eastside Highway
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 381-5364
Gr: K-6 | 178 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Rise Charter & Pathways Elementary School
Charter School
1151 Eastside Highway
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 381-5364
Gr: K-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ravalli County, MT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ravalli County, MT include Daly School, Lone Rock School and Florence-carlton 6-8.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ravalli County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Ravalli County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ravalli County?
Ravalli County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public elementary schools in Ravalli County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ravalli County include: Lone Rock School vs. Stevensville K-6, Stevensville K-6 vs. Lone Rock School, Victor School vs. Stevensville K-6

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