The average student:teacher ratio in Montana public elementary schools is approximately 14:1 (2025).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
6:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Public Elementary Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Montana (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-8
10 Divison Avenue
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 432-2123
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 432-2123
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Luther School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-8
4 Luther Roscoe Rd
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-2480
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-2480
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
438 2nd Ave.
Carter, MT 59420
(406) 734-5387
Carter, MT 59420
(406) 734-5387
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Golden Ridge School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
1374 Hiway 408
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2010
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2010
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
301 A Street
Greycliff, MT 59033
(406) 932-6641
Greycliff, MT 59033
(406) 932-6641
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
415 Jardine
Jackson, MT 59736
(406) 834-3138
Jackson, MT 59736
(406) 834-3138
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
3911 Central Ave
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 771-6017
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 771-6017
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Geyser School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-6
103 3rd St East
Geyser, MT 59447
(406) 735-4368
Geyser, MT 59447
(406) 735-4368
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
2031 Haxby Rd
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-6274
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-6274
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
755 Hillcrest Road
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2800
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2800
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-8
500 Davis
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
494 South 1346 East
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5477
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5477
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Whitewater 6-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-8
1 Main Street
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Rank: #14 - 2214. - 22.
Bynum School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
210 Central Ave
Bynum, MT 59419
(406) 469-2373
Bynum, MT 59419
(406) 469-2373
Rank: #14 - 2214. - 22.
Froid Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-6
408 1st Street S
Froid, MT 59226
(406) 766-2342
Froid, MT 59226
(406) 766-2342
Rank: #14 - 2214. - 22.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
1461 Hammond Road
Hammond, MT 59332
(605) 892-5881
Hammond, MT 59332
(605) 892-5881
Rank: #14 - 2214. - 22.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-6
306 4th Avenue
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Rank: #14 - 2214. - 22.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-6
1970 Nye Road
Nye, MT 59061
(406) 328-6138
Nye, MT 59061
(406) 328-6138
Rank: #14 - 2214. - 22.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
3747 Pass Creek Road
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 388-6353
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 388-6353
Rank: #14 - 2214. - 22.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
1734 Road 506
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 421-5503
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 421-5503
Rank: #14 - 2214. - 22.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
40224 Salmon Prairie Rd
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 754-2245
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 754-2245
Rank: #14 - 2214. - 22.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
124 Stacey Road
Volborg, MT 59351
(406) 784-2256
Volborg, MT 59351
(406) 784-2256
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
36 Upper Ruby River Rd
Alder, MT 59710
(406) 842-5285
Alder, MT 59710
(406) 842-5285
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-6
7 Miles Nw Of Sidney Hwy 200
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 798-3361
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 798-3361
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
101 Broadway
Cooke City, MT 59020
(406) 838-2285
Cooke City, MT 59020
(406) 838-2285
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Lamotte 6-8
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-8
841 Bear Canyon Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-2838
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-2838
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
Hecla Street
Melrose, MT 59743
(406) 835-2811
Melrose, MT 59743
(406) 835-2811
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Melstone School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-6
5 6th Avenue N
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
S Y School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
1 Road 664
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 421-5526
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 421-5526
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
Lakeshore Drive
Decker, MT 59025
(406) 757-2515
Decker, MT 59025
(406) 757-2515
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Whitewater School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-5
1 Main Street
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Yellowstone Academy Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-6
1750 Ray Of Hope Lane
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198
Rank: #33 - 6133. - 61.
Alberton Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-8
306 Railroad Ave
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-4413
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-4413
Rank: #33 - 6133. - 61.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
236 Spring Street
Alzada, MT 59311
(406) 828-4445
Alzada, MT 59311
(406) 828-4445
Rank: #33 - 6133. - 61.
Belfry School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
200 Wisconsin
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Montana average public elementary schools student:teacher ratio?
The Montana average public elementary schools student:teacher ratio is 14:1 for 2025.
What are the public elementary schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Montana?
The best top ranked public elementary schools in Montana include Galata School, Luther School and Carter School.
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