For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 629 students in Bigfork, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bigfork, MT are Swan River 6-8, Bigfork Elementary School and Swan River School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bigfork, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bigfork have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bigfork, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swan River 6-8
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1205 Swan Highway
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-4528
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-4528
Grades: 6-8
| 69 students
Rank: #22.
Bigfork Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Commerce St
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-7412
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-7412
Grades: PK-6
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
Swan River School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Swan Highway
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-4528
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-4528
Grades: PK-5
| 111 students
Rank: n/an/a
40224 Salmon Prairie Rd
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 754-2245
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 754-2245
Grades: PK-8
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bigfork, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bigfork, MT include Swan River 6-8, Bigfork Elementary School and Swan River School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bigfork?
4 public elementary schools are located in Bigfork.
What is the racial composition of students in Bigfork?
Bigfork public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public elementary schools in Bigfork are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Bigfork include: Swan River School vs. Bigfork Elementary School, Bigfork Elementary School vs. Swan River School
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