Montana›Cascade County›Great Falls
Best Schools in Great Falls, Montana
Compare 22 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
22
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
9,906
Total Students
Across Great Falls
13.2:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
22 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score34%
ELA Assessment Score44%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)11 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)8 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,548 students at Great Falls High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 1:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Meadow Lark School
publicmiddlePK-6
2204 Fox Farm Road, Great Falls, MT 59404
6.8
Rating
Students
527
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
66%
Loy School
publicmiddlePK-6
501 57Th Street North, Great Falls, MT 59405
5.7
Rating
Students
392
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
52%
North Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
2601 8Th Street Ne, Great Falls, MT 59404
5.1
Rating
Students
764
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
46%
Grass Land Colony School
publicmiddlePK-8
714 Eden Rd, Great Falls, MT 59405
5
Rating
Students
21
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
Riverview School
publicmiddlePK-6
100 Smelter Avenue, Great Falls, MT 59404
5
Rating
Students
445
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
43%
Sacajawea School
publicmiddlePK-6
630 Sacajawea Drive, Great Falls, MT 59404
4.9
Rating
Students
405
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
43%
Chief Joseph School
publicmiddlePK-6
5305 3Rd Avenue South, Great Falls, MT 59405
4.5
Rating
Students
260
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
42%
Lincoln School
publicmiddlePK-6
624 27Th Street South, Great Falls, MT 59405
4.5
Rating
Students
373
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
37%
Sunnyside School
publicmiddlePK-6
1800 19Th Street South, Great Falls, MT 59405
4.1
Rating
Students
396
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
36%
Lewis & Clark School
publicmiddlePK-6
3800 1St Avenue South, Great Falls, MT 59405
4
Rating
Students
338
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
35%
East Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
4040 Central Avenue, Great Falls, MT 59405
3.9
Rating
Students
764
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
32%
C M Russell High School
publichighGrade 9-12
228 17Th Avenue Nw, Great Falls, MT 59404
3.8
Rating
Students
1,412
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
30%
Valley View School
publicmiddlePK-6
900 Avenue A Nw, Great Falls, MT 59404
3.7
Rating
Students
312
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
32%
Giant Springs Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
520 32Nd Street North, Great Falls, MT 59401
3.6
Rating
Students
431
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
30%
Mountain View School
publicmiddlePK-6
3420 15Th Avenue South, Great Falls, MT 59405
3
Rating
Students
315
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
22%
Great Falls High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1900 2Nd Avenue South, Great Falls, MT 59405
2.7
Rating
Students
1,548
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
16%
West Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
1205 1St Avenue Nw, Great Falls, MT 59404
2.4
Rating
Students
421
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
16%
Longfellow School
publicmiddlePK-6
1100 6Th Ave So, Great Falls, MT 59405
1.2
Rating
Students
263
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
12%
Whittier School
publicmiddlePK-6
305 8Th Street North, Great Falls, MT 59401
1
Rating
Students
187
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
3911 Central Ave, Great Falls, MT 59405
0
Rating
Students
15
Student-Teacher
1:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Great Falls
Great Falls, Montana is home to 22 schools serving over 9,906 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Great Falls, Montana?
There are 22 schools in Great Falls, serving 9,906 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Great Falls?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Great Falls include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Great Falls?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Great Falls is 13.2:1.