For the 2025 school year, there are 10 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 average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
218 E 1st Ave N
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5372
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5372
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
Reed Point Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 Central Ave
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2228
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2228
Grades: PK-6
| 27 students
Rank: #33.
Fishtail School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
119 Easton Avenue
Fishtail, MT 59028
(406) 328-4277
Fishtail, MT 59028
(406) 328-4277
Grades: PK-8
| 15 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Absarokee School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
327 S. Woodard Ave
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4581
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4581
Grades: PK-5
| 80 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Rapelje School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
714 Main Street
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Grades: PK-6
| 35 students
Rank: #66.
Columbus Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 N 3rd St
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5375
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5375
Grades: 6-8
| 176 students
Rank: #77.
Absarokee 6-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
327 S Woodard Ave
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4583
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4583
Grades: 6-8
| 45 students
Rank: #88.
Park City School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 2nd Ave Sw
Park City, MT 59063
(406) 633-2350
Park City, MT 59063
(406) 633-2350
Grades: PK-6
| 171 students
Rank: n/an/a
2747 Masonic Drive
Park City, MT 59063
(456) 665-5756
Park City, MT 59063
(456) 665-5756
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Stillwater County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2747 Masonic Drive
Park City, MT 59063
(234) 567-8987
Park City, MT 59063
(234) 567-8987
Grades: PK
| n/a students
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).
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