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Best Stillwater County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 873 students in Stillwater County, MT.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Stillwater County, MT are Columbus Elementary School, Reed Point Elementary School and Fishtail School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Stillwater County, MT public elementary schools have an score of 39% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Stillwater County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Stillwater County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Columbus Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
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218 E 1st Ave N
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5372

Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #22.

Reed Point Elementary School

(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
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105 Central Ave
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2228

Gr: PK-6 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: #33.

Fishtail School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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119 Easton Avenue
Fishtail, MT 59028
(406) 328-4277

Gr: PK-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Rank: #44.

Rapelje School

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
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714 Main Street
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215

Gr: PK-6 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: #55.

Absarokee 6-8

(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
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327 S Woodard Ave
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4583

Gr: 6-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #66.

Absarokee School

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
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327 S. Woodard Ave
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4581

Gr: PK-5 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #77.

Columbus Middle School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
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415 N 3rd St
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5375

Gr: 6-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #88.

Park City School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
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10 2nd Ave Sw
Park City, MT 59063
(406) 633-2350

Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: n/an/a

Nye School

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1970 Nye Road
Nye, MT 59061
(406) 328-6138

Gr: PK-6 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Stillwater County, MT?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Stillwater County, MT include Columbus Elementary School, Reed Point Elementary School and Fishtail School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Stillwater County?

10 public elementary schools are located in Stillwater County.

What is the racial composition of students in Stillwater County?

Stillwater County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).