The average student-teacher ratio in Montana public elementary schools is approximately 14:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
5:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Public Elementary Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Montana (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-8
415 Jardine
Jackson, MT 59736
(406) 834-3138
Jackson, MT 59736
(406) 834-3138
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pine Hills Youth Corr Facil Elementary School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-8
4 N Haynes Ave
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 232-1377
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 232-1377
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Denton 6-8
(Math: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-8
1200 Lehman
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
10 Divison Avenue
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 432-2123
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 432-2123
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Golden Ridge School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
1374 Hiway 408
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2010
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2010
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
No Address
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 432-5265
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 432-5265
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Mt School For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
3911 Central Ave
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 771-6017
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 771-6017
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
1491 Old Stage Road
Mosby, MT 59058
(406) 429-6501
Mosby, MT 59058
(406) 429-6501
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Bynum School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
210 Central Ave
Bynum, MT 59419
(406) 469-2373
Bynum, MT 59419
(406) 469-2373
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
101 Broadway
Cooke City, MT 59020
(406) 838-2285
Cooke City, MT 59020
(406) 838-2285
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Hammond School
(Reading: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
10851 Highway 212
Hammond, MT 59332
(406) 427-5438
Hammond, MT 59332
(406) 427-5438
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
755 Hillcrest Road
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2800
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2800
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Roy 6-8
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-8
500 Davis
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
8992 Hanover Road
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-8022
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-8022
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
Lakeshore Drive
Decker, MT 59025
(406) 757-2515
Decker, MT 59025
(406) 757-2515
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Geyser School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-6
103 3rd St East
Geyser, MT 59447
(406) 735-4368
Geyser, MT 59447
(406) 735-4368
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
301 A Street
Greycliff, MT 59033
(406) 932-6641
Greycliff, MT 59033
(406) 932-6641
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
2031 Haxby Rd
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-6274
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-6274
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Luther School
(Reading: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
4 Luther Roscoe Rd
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-2480
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-2480
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-6
1970 Nye Road
Nye, MT 59061
(406) 328-6138
Nye, MT 59061
(406) 328-6138
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
40224 Salmon Prairie Rd
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 754-2245
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 754-2245
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Whitewater 6-8
(Reading: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-8
1 Main Street
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Yaak School
(Reading: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
29893 Yaak River Road
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4805
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4805
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-8
2760 Valley Dr
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-6
7 Miles Nw Of Sidney Hwy 200
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 798-3361
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 798-3361
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-6
411 B Street
Dixon, MT 59831
(406) 246-3566
Dixon, MT 59831
(406) 246-3566
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Dodson School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-6
124 First Ave W
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Dutton/brady Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
101 2nd St Ne
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3201
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3201
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
1461 Hammond Road
Hammond, MT 59332
(605) 892-5881
Hammond, MT 59332
(605) 892-5881
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Lima School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-6
1 North Harrison
Lima, MT 59739
(406) 276-3571
Lima, MT 59739
(406) 276-3571
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Nashua 6-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-8
222 Mabel
Nashua, MT 59248
(406) 746-3411
Nashua, MT 59248
(406) 746-3411
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
3747 Pass Creek Road
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 388-6353
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 388-6353
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
494 South 1346 East
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5477
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5477
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Ulm Junior High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-8
6 Ulm Vaughn Road
Ulm, MT 59485
(406) 866-3313
Ulm, MT 59485
(406) 866-3313
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Wisdom School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
408 Elm Street
Wisdom, MT 59761
(406) 689-3227
Wisdom, MT 59761
(406) 689-3227
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The Montana average public elementary schools student-teacher ratio is 14:1 for 2026.
What are the public elementary schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Montana?
The best top-ranked public elementary schools in Montana include Jackson School, Pine Hills Youth Corr Facil Elementary School and Denton 6-8.
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