For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 500 students in Thompson Falls, MT (there are 2 private schools, serving 14 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Thompson Falls, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Thompson Falls, MT are Thompson Falls High School, Thompson Falls 7-8 and Thompson Falls Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thompson Falls, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Thompson Falls have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Thompson Falls, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thompson Falls High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Golf
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3561
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3561
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Rank: #22.
Thompson Falls 7-8
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 Haley
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3593
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3593
Grades: 7-8
| 68 students
Rank: #33.
Thompson Falls Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 Columbia
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3592
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3592
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Thompson Falls, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Thompson Falls, MT include Thompson Falls High School, Thompson Falls 7-8 and Thompson Falls Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Thompson Falls?
3 public schools are located in Thompson Falls.
What percentage of students in Thompson Falls go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Thompson Falls are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Thompson Falls?
Thompson Falls public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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