For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 307 students in Stillwater County, MT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Stillwater County, MT are Rapelje 7-8, Fishtail School and Reed Point 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stillwater County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Stillwater County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Stillwater County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rapelje 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
714 Main Street
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Gr: 7-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Fishtail School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
119 Easton Avenue
Fishtail, MT 59028
(406) 328-4277
Fishtail, MT 59028
(406) 328-4277
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Reed Point 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
308 Central Ave
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2245
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2245
Gr: 7-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Absarokee 6-8
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
327 S Woodard Ave
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4583
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4583
Gr: 6-8 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Columbus Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 N 3rd St
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5375
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5375
Gr: 6-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Park City 7-8
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 2nd Ave Sw
Park City, MT 59063
(406) 633-2350
Park City, MT 59063
(406) 633-2350
Gr: 7-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Stillwater County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2747 Masonic Drive
Park City, MT 59063
(111) 222-3334
Park City, MT 59063
(111) 222-3334
Gr: PK | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Stillwater County, MT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Stillwater County, MT include Rapelje 7-8, Fishtail School and Reed Point 7-8.
How many public middle schools are located in Stillwater County?
6 public middle schools are located in Stillwater County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stillwater County?
Stillwater County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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