For the 2025 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 664 students in Montana.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Montana are Hellgate Middle School, Clancy 7-8 and Plentywood 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montana blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Montana (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hellgate Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2375 Flynn Lane
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 721-2452
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 721-2452
Grades: 7-8
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
Clancy 7-8
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18 Clancy Creek Road
Clancy, MT 59634
(406) 933-5531
Clancy, MT 59634
(406) 933-5531
Grades: 7-8
| 87 students
Rank: #33.
Plentywood 7-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 East Laurel Avenue
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Grades: 7-8
| 51 students
Rank: #44.
Eureka Middle School 5-8
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
335 6th St E
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5600
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5600
Grades: 5-8
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Montana?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Montana include Hellgate Middle School, Clancy 7-8 and Plentywood 7-8.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Montana?
4 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Montana.
What is the racial composition of students in Montana?
Montana blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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