| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polson High School District | Polson | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 524 | 1 | 9–12 | 6 |
| Charlo High School District | Charlo | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 83 | 1 | 9–12 | 1 |
| St. Ignatius K-12 Schools | Ravalli | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 480 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Arlee High School District | Arlee | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 145 | 1 | 9–12 | 1 |
| Ronan High School District | Pablo | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 416 | 1 | 9–12 | 2 |
How Lake County compares
Together they enroll 1,648 students across 7 schools. The largest is Polson High School District with 524 students. Districts here average 3.8/10, below the Montana average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Lake County, Montana
Lake County has 5 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lake County is Polson High School District (7/10). 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Lake County, MT?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Lake 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 Lake County, MT?
Of the districts serving Lake County, Polson High School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 60th 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.