For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 1,115 students in Valley County, MT (there are 1 private school, serving 32 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Valley County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Valley County, MT are Lustre School, Hinsdale 7-8 and Nashua High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Valley County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Valley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lustre School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
282 Lustre Road
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 392-5725
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 392-5725
Grades: PK-8
| 49 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Hinsdale 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 North Montana
Hinsdale, MT 59241
(406) 364-2314
Hinsdale, MT 59241
(406) 364-2314
Grades: 7-8
| 4 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Nashua High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
222 Mabel
Nashua, MT 59248
(406) 746-3411
Nashua, MT 59248
(406) 746-3411
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Opheim School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Rock St
Opheim, MT 59250
(406) 762-3214
Opheim, MT 59250
(406) 762-3214
Grades: PK-6
| 28 students
Rank: #55.
Opheim 7-8
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Rock St
Opheim, MT 59250
(406) 762-3214
Opheim, MT 59250
(406) 762-3214
Grades: 7-8
| 4 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Hinsdale High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 North Montana
Hinsdale, MT 59241
(406) 364-2314
Hinsdale, MT 59241
(406) 364-2314
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Hinsdale School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 North Montana
Hinsdale, MT 59241
(406) 364-2314
Hinsdale, MT 59241
(406) 364-2314
Grades: PK-6
| 30 students
Rank: #88.
Frazer High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 6th Street
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 695-2241
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 695-2241
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #99.
Nashua 6-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
222 Mabel
Nashua, MT 59248
(406) 746-3411
Nashua, MT 59248
(406) 746-3411
Grades: 6-8
| 27 students
Rank: #1010.
Glasgow Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11 Lasar Drive
Glasgow, MT 59230
(406) 228-2485
Glasgow, MT 59230
(406) 228-2485
Grades: 6-8
| 174 students
Rank: #1111.
Irle Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 8th North
Glasgow, MT 59230
(406) 228-2419
Glasgow, MT 59230
(406) 228-2419
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #1212.
Glasgow High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
175 Aberdeen Street
Glasgow, MT 59230
(406) 228-2485
Glasgow, MT 59230
(406) 228-2485
Grades: 9-12
| 228 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Frazer 7-8
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
325 6th Street
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 695-2241
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 695-2241
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Frazer Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
325 6th Street
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 695-2241
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 695-2241
Grades: PK-6
| 52 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Nashua School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
222 Mabel
Nashua, MT 59248
(406) 746-3411
Nashua, MT 59248
(406) 746-3411
Grades: PK-5
| 43 students
Valley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11 Laser Drive
Glasgow, MT 59230
(406) 228-8268
Glasgow, MT 59230
(406) 228-8268
Grades: 4-6
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Valley County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Valley County, MT include Lustre School, Hinsdale 7-8 and Nashua High School.
How many public schools are located in Valley County?
16 public schools are located in Valley County.
What percentage of students in Valley County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Valley County are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Valley County?
Valley County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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