For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 845 students in Carbon County, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carbon County, MT are Luther School, Mountain View School and Roosevelt Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbon County, 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 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carbon County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Carbon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Luther School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4 Luther Roscoe Rd
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-2480
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-2480
Grades: PK-8
| 4 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain View School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 South Oakes
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-1804
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-1804
Grades: PK-5
| 194 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
413 S. Oakes
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-2110
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-2110
Grades: 6-8
| 123 students
Rank: #44.
Joliet Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 N Park St
Joliet, MT 59041
(406) 962-3541
Joliet, MT 59041
(406) 962-3541
Grades: 6-8
| 102 students
Rank: #55.
Joliet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Park St
Joliet, MT 59041
(406) 962-3541
Joliet, MT 59041
(406) 962-3541
Grades: PK-5
| 166 students
Rank: #66.
Fromberg School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
319 School Street
Fromberg, MT 59029
(406) 668-7755
Fromberg, MT 59029
(406) 668-7755
Grades: PK-5
| 44 students
Rank: #77.
Bridger Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
106 North 4th Street
Bridger, MT 59014
(406) 662-3588
Bridger, MT 59014
(406) 662-3588
Grades: PK-6
| 125 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Belfry School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Wisconsin
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Grades: PK-6
| 30 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Fromberg Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
319 School Street
Fromberg, MT 59029
(406) 668-7315
Fromberg, MT 59029
(406) 668-7315
Grades: 6-8
| 18 students
Rank: #1010.
Roberts School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
106 Maple St
Roberts, MT 59070
(406) 445-2421
Roberts, MT 59070
(406) 445-2421
Grades: PK-6
| 39 students
Carbon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
318 Elwell
Edgar, MT 59026
(406) 962-3439
Edgar, MT 59026
(406) 962-3439
Grades: PK-6
| 4 students
311 South Oakes
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-2110
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-2110
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Carbon County, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carbon County, MT include Luther School, Mountain View School and Roosevelt Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carbon County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Carbon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbon County?
Carbon County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% 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 Carbon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Carbon County include: Belfry School vs. Fromberg School
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