For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,289 students in Lake County, MT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lake County, MT are Charlo 6-8, Polson Middle School and Ronan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lake County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charlo 6-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 1st Ave West
Charlo, MT 59824
(406) 644-2206
Charlo, MT 59824
(406) 644-2206
Gr: 6-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Polson Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 2nd Street West
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6335
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6335
Gr: 5-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Ronan Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35885 Round Butte Road W
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Gr: 5-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
St. Ignatius Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
76 3rd Avenue
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Arlee 7-8
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
72220 Fyant Street
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Gr: 7-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
58020 Old Us Hwy 93
Pablo, MT 59855
(406) 675-0292
Pablo, MT 59855
(406) 675-0292
Gr: 8-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1602 2nd Street West
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6335
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6335
Gr: 5-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lake County, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lake County, MT include Charlo 6-8, Polson Middle School and Ronan Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lake County?
6 public middle schools are located in Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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