For the 2024-25 school year, there are 26 blue ribbon public elementary schools serving 7,701 students in Montana.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Montana are Longfellow School, Morning Star School and Anderson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montana blue ribbon public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools in Montana (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Longfellow School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
516 S Tracy
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6150
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6150
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Morning Star School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
830 Arnold St
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6500
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Anderson School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10040 Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-1305
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-1305
Grades: PK-6
| 163 students
Rank: #44.
Deer Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2105 Middle Road
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-5388
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-5388
Grades: PK-5
| 136 students
Rank: #55.
Meadow Lark School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2204 Fox Farm Road
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7300
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7300
Grades: PK-6
| 555 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Fort Benton School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1406 Franklin
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3761
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3761
Grades: PK-6
| 195 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Jeannette Rankin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5150 Bigfork Rd.
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4010
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4010
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Monforton School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6001 Monforton School Rd
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-1557
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-1557
Grades: 3-5
| 222 students
Rank: #1010.
Fairfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13 7th Street
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2425
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2425
Grades: PK-6
| 172 students
Rank: #1111.
Manhattan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
416 North Broadway
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 284-3250
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 284-3250
Grades: PK-4
| 238 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Clancy School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18 Clancy Creek Rd
Clancy, MT 59634
(406) 933-5531
Clancy, MT 59634
(406) 933-5531
Grades: PK-6
| 304 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Russell School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3216 Russell Street
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4080
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4080
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #1414.
Margaret Leary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1301 4 Mile Vue Rd
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2550
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2550
Grades: PK-6
| 347 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Montana City School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 Mcclellan Creek Road
Clancy, MT 59634
(406) 442-6779
Clancy, MT 59634
(406) 442-6779
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Russell School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
227 West Nevada
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3900
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #1717.
Radley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
226 E Clinton
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7710
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7710
Grades: 3-5
| 440 students
Rank: #1818.
Chief Joseph School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5305 3rd Avenue South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6675
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6675
Grades: PK-6
| 268 students
Rank: #1919.
Plentywood School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 East Laurel Avenue
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Grades: PK-6
| 207 students
Rank: #2020.
Eureka Middle School 5-8
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
335 6th St E
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5600
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5600
Grades: 5-8
| 236 students
Rank: #2121.
Franklin School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1910 S. 11th St
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4020
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4020
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #2222.
Huntley Project Elementary K-6
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1477 Ash Street
Worden, MT 59088
(406) 967-2540
Worden, MT 59088
(406) 967-2540
Grades: PK-6
| 419 students
Rank: #2323.
Fred Moodry Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
219 East 3rd
Anaconda, MT 59711
(406) 563-5101
Anaconda, MT 59711
(406) 563-5101
Grades: 3-6
| 284 students
Rank: #2424.
Elrod School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
412 3rd Avenue W
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3700
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Bryant School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1529 Boulder
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1200
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Smith Valley Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Hwy 2 West
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-4535
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-4535
Grades: PK-6
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Montana?
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Montana include Longfellow School, Morning Star School and Anderson School.
How many blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Montana?
26 blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Montana.
What is the racial composition of students in Montana?
Montana blue ribbon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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