For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,419 students in Ravalli County, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ravalli County, MT are Lone Rock School, Florence-carlton 6-8 and Quentin Brown Primary K-4. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ravalli 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 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ravalli County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Ravalli County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lone Rock School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1112 Three Mile Creek Rd
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-3314
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-3314
Grades: PK-5
| 194 students
Rank: #22.
Florence-carlton 6-8
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5602 Old Highway 93
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-0587
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-0587
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
Rank: #33.
Quentin Brown Primary K-4
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1088 Eastside Hwy
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 961-3261
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 961-3261
Grades: PK-4
| 530 students
Rank: #44.
Daly School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
208 Daly Avenue
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2122
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2122
Grades: K-4
| 554 students
Rank: #55.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 South 5th St
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2121
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2121
Grades: 5-8
| 484 students
Rank: #66.
Edna Thomas School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1045 Main
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 961-3007
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 961-3007
Grades: 5-6
| 199 students
Rank: #77.
Florence-carlton El School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5602 Old Highway 93
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-6741
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-6741
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #88.
Lone Rock Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1112 Three Mile Creek Rd
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-3314
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-3314
Grades: 6-8
| 69 students
Rank: #99.
Darby School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
209 School Drive
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3643
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3643
Grades: PK-6
| 175 students
Rank: #1010.
Stevensville K-6
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Park Street
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-5613
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-5613
Grades: PK-6
| 510 students
Rank: #1111.
Victor Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 4th Avenue
Victor, MT 59875
(406) 642-3221
Victor, MT 59875
(406) 642-3221
Grades: 6-8
| 45 students
Rank: #1212.
Victor School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 4th Avenue
Victor, MT 59875
(406) 642-3551
Victor, MT 59875
(406) 642-3551
Grades: PK-5
| 114 students
Ravalli County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
209 School Drive
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3252
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3252
Grades: 7-8
| 89 students
778 Grantsdale Rd
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-1889
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-1889
Grades: 2-5
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ravalli County, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ravalli County, MT include Lone Rock School, Florence-carlton 6-8 and Quentin Brown Primary K-4.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ravalli County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Ravalli County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ravalli County?
Ravalli County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% 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 Ravalli County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ravalli County include: Lone Rock School vs. Stevensville K-6, Stevensville K-6 vs. Lone Rock School, Hamilton Middle School vs. Darby School
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