Best Public Schools in Boulder, MT

Summary:

The city of Boulder, Montana is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 12th grade and provide educational opportunities in this rural Montana community.

Among the standout schools in Boulder is Boulder 7-8 Middle School, which ranked 26th out of 222 Montana middle schools in the 2024-2025 school year and earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperformed state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, likely due in part to its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.7. Another high-performing school is Jefferson High School, which ranked 18th out of 122 Montana high schools in 2023-2024 and has maintained a 4-star rating for the past 3 school years.

In contrast, Boulder Elementary School has faced some challenges, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science below the state averages. The school also has a relatively high free and reduced lunch rate of 54.22%, suggesting it may face greater socioeconomic challenges. Overall, the schools in Boulder, Montana demonstrate a mix of high-performing and lower-performing institutions, with the standout schools providing a model for academic excellence in the region.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT with Writing English Language Arts (2025)	ACT with Writing Mathematics (2025)	ACT with Writing Science (2025)	MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT with Writing English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Science 11th Grade	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Boulder Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	205 So Washington	Boulder	59632	Jefferson County	Boulder Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 225-3316	166	9	18.0	54.2%	136 (81.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (8.4%)	44.1	235^th of 401 public elementary schools	41.4%		37	143^rd of 212 public elementary schools	32.5%	92				41.2	26.7	$15,960
Boulder 7-8	Public	7-8	205 S Washington	Boulder	59632	Jefferson County	Boulder Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 225-3316	49	4	11.7	55.1%	42 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.1%)	77.4	26^th of 222 public middle schools	88.3%		58.5	48^th of 123 public middle schools	61.0%	22				66.7	53.9	$16,138
Jefferson High School	Public	9-12	312 South Main	Boulder	59632	Jefferson County	Jefferson High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 225-3317	306	19	16.0	21.6%	292 (95.4%)	2 (0.7%)	10 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	58.2	78^th of 182 public high schools	57.1%		66.6	18^th of 122 public high schools	85.2%	60	52.5	29.5	27.9			$14,461

Cities Near Boulder

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Basin	10 mi	1
Clancy	18.67 mi	4	16^th
Whitehall	22.69 mi	3
Butte	24.38 mi	8
Cardwell	24.72 mi	1	15^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.