Best Public High Schools in Lake County (2025-26)

Best Lake County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,413 students in Lake County, MT.

The top ranked public high schools in Lake County, MT are Charlo High School, Polson High School and St. Ignatius High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Lake County, MT public high schools have an score of 28% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public high schools.

Lake County, MT public high school have a of 84%, which is more than the Montana average of 83%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Polson High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Lake County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Charlo High School

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
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404 1st Ave West
Charlo, MT 59824
(406) 644-2206

Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: #22.

Polson High School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
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1712 2nd Street West
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6351

Gr: 9-12 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Rank: #33.

St. Ignatius High School

(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
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76 3rd Avenue
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811

Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #44.

Arlee High School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
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72220 Fyant Street
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216

Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Rank: #55.

Ronan High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
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130 3rd Ave Nw
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390

Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Rank: n/an/a

Two Eagle River School

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58020 Old Us Hwy 93
Pablo, MT 59855
(406) 675-0292

Gr: 8-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

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School

Location

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Polson 5-6 School (Closed 2023)

1602 2nd Street West
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6335

Gr: 5-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Lake County, MT?

The top ranked public high schools in Lake County, MT include Charlo High School, Polson High School and St. Ignatius High School.

How many public high schools are located in Lake County?

6 public high schools are located in Lake County.

What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?

Lake County public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Which public high schools in Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lake County include: Polson High School vs. Ronan High School, Ronan High School vs. Polson High School, St. Ignatius High School vs. Two Eagle River School