For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,399 students in Belgrade, MT (there are 2 private schools, serving 109 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Belgrade, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Belgrade, MT are Ridge View Elementary School, Story Creek Elementary School and Springhill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belgrade, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Belgrade have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Belgrade, MT (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridge View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
117 Green Belt Drive
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 388-4534
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 388-4534
Grades: PK-4
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Story Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
807 Bolinger Road
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2791
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2791
Grades: PK-4
| 403 students
Rank: #33.
Springhill School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6020 Springhill Comm Road
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 586-6485
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 586-6485
Grades: PK-8
| 19 students
Rank: #44.
Pass Creek School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3747 Pass Creek Road
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 388-6353
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 388-6353
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
Rank: #55.
Belgrade Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 Triple Crown Road
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2259
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2259
Grades: 5-8
| 1,052 students
Rank: #66.
Saddle Peak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 N. Jackrabbit Lane
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2006
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2006
Grades: PK-4
| 458 students
Rank: #77.
Belgrade High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 North Hoffman
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2545
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2545
Grades: 9-12
| 994 students
Belgrade, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
421 Spooner Rd
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2200
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2200
Grades: 4-6
| 725 students
308 N Broadway
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2120
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2120
Grades: PK-4
| 405 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Belgrade, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Belgrade, MT include Ridge View Elementary School, Story Creek Elementary School and Springhill School.
How many public schools are located in Belgrade?
7 public schools are located in Belgrade.
What percentage of students in Belgrade go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Belgrade are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Belgrade?
Belgrade public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Belgrade are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Belgrade include: Saddle Peak Elementary School vs. Ridge View Elementary School, Ridge View Elementary School vs. Saddle Peak Elementary School, Springhill School vs. Pass Creek School
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