For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 136 students in Golden Valley County, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Golden Valley County, MT are Lavina Middle School, Ryegate 7-8 and Ryegate High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Golden Valley County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Golden Valley County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Golden Valley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lavina Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
214 1st St East
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Grades: 6-8
| 17 students
Rank: #22.
Ryegate 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
207 2nd Ave W
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2215
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2215
Grades: 7-8
| 10 students
Rank: #33.
Ryegate High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
207 2nd Avenue West
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2211
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Rank: #44.
Lavina High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
214 1st St East
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Rank: #55.
Ryegate School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
207 2nd Ave W
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2211
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2211
Grades: PK-8
| 41 students
Rank: #66.
Lavina Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
214 1st St East
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Grades: PK-5
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Golden Valley County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Golden Valley County, MT include Lavina Middle School, Ryegate 7-8 and Ryegate High School.
How many public schools are located in Golden Valley County?
6 public schools are located in Golden Valley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Golden Valley County?
Golden Valley County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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