For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 5,727 students in Ravalli County, MT (there are , serving 290 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Ravalli County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ravalli County, MT are Daly School, Lone Rock School and Corvallis 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ravalli County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Ravalli County 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 Ravalli County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Daly School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
208 Daly Avenue
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2122
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2122
Gr: K-4 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Lone Rock School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1112 Three Mile Creek Rd
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-3314
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-3314
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Corvallis 7-8
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1045 Main
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 961-3007
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 961-3007
Gr: 7-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Florence-carlton 6-8
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5602 Old Highway 93
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-0587
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-0587
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
327 Fairgrounds Road
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 375-6060
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 375-6060
Gr: 9-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Quentin Brown Primary K-4
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1088 Eastside Hwy
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 961-3261
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 961-3261
Gr: PK-4 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Victor High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 4th Avenue
Victor, MT 59875
(406) 642-3221
Victor, MT 59875
(406) 642-3221
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Florence-carlton El School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5602 Old Highway 93
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-6741
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-6741
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Stevensville K-6
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Park Street
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-5613
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-5613
Gr: PK-6 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 South 5th St
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2121
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2121
Gr: 5-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
Edna Thomas School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1045 Main
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 961-3007
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 961-3007
Gr: 5-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
Florence-carlton High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5602 Old Highway 93
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-6301
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-6301
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1414.
Stevensville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Park Street
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-5481
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-5481
Gr: 9-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1515.
Lone Rock Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1112 Three Mile Creek Rd
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-3314
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-3314
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1616.
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
Gr: 7-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1717.
Stevensville 7-8
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Park Street
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-5533
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-5533
Gr: 7-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1818.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1919.
Corvallis High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1045 Main
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 961-3201
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 961-3201
Gr: 9-12 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2020.
Victor Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 4th Avenue
Victor, MT 59875
(406) 642-3221
Victor, MT 59875
(406) 642-3221
Gr: 6-8 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2121.
Victor School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 4th Avenue
Victor, MT 59875
(406) 642-3551
Victor, MT 59875
(406) 642-3551
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Rise Charter And Distance Learning Academy
Charter School
1151 Eastside Highway
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 381-5364
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 381-5364
Rank: n/an/a
Rise Charter And Pathways Learning Academy
Charter School
1151 Eastside Highway
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 381-5364
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 381-5364
Rank: n/an/a
225 North 5th Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2144
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2144
Gr: PK-K | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Ravalli County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
209 School Drive
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3252
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3252
Gr: 7-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
778 Grantsdale Rd
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-1889
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-1889
Gr: 2-5 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ravalli County, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Ravalli County, MT include Daly School, Lone Rock School and Corvallis 7-8.
How many public schools are located in Ravalli County?
25 public schools are located in Ravalli County.
What percentage of students in Ravalli County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Ravalli County are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ravalli County?
Ravalli County 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).
Which public schools in Ravalli County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ravalli County include: Lone Rock School vs. Stevensville K-6, Washington School vs. Quentin Brown Primary K-4, Florence-carlton High School vs. Stevensville High School
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