| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefish High School District | Olney | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 581 | 1 | 9–12 | 2 |
| Bigfork High School District | Bigfork | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 354 | 1 | 9–12 | 1 |
| Flathead High School District | Kalispell | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 3,101 | 2 | 9–12 | 5 |
| Columbia Falls High School District | Columbia Falls | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 687 | 1 | 9–12 | 7 |
How Flathead County compares
Together they enroll 4,723 students across 5 schools. The largest is Flathead High School District with 3,101 students. Districts here average 8.0/10, above the Montana average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 7/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Flathead County, Montana
Flathead County has 4 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Flathead County is Whitefish High School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Montana. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
Enter your zip code on any page to confirm your exact district assignment — district boundaries are address-specific and may not follow county or city lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Flathead County, MT?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Flathead County, MT. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Flathead County, MT?
Of the districts serving Flathead County, Whitefish High School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 93rd percentile among Montana school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Montana reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Montana and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Montana only, never across state lines.