For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 337 students in Darby, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Darby, MT are Darby School, Darby 7-8 and Darby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Darby, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Darby have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Darby, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Darby School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 School Drive
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3643
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3643
Grades: PK-6
| 175 students
Rank: #22.
Darby 7-8
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 School Drive
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3252
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3252
Grades: 7-8
| 50 students
Rank: #33.
Darby High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 School Drive
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3252
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3252
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Darby, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
209 School Drive
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3252
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3252
Grades: 7-8
| 89 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Darby, MT?
How many public schools are located in Darby?
3 public schools are located in Darby.
What is the racial composition of students in Darby?
Darby 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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