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Best Public Schools in Laurel, MT

At a glance

Schools

1,735

Students

Districts

Top rankedFred W Graff School115^th of 401 Montana elementary schools

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Smallest classes

South School 13.3 students per teacher

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Summary:

The city of Laurel, Montana is home to 5 schools, including 3 Laurel Elementary schools, 1 Laurel High School, and 1 middle school. The data reveals a mix of performance levels across these schools, with some standouts and areas for improvement.

Fred W Graff School, an elementary school, has shown significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 247th out of 332 Montana elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 115th out of 401 in 2024-2025. Its test scores in English Language Arts (53.09% proficient or better) and Mathematics (46.06% proficient or better) are also higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, Laurel High School and Laurel Middle School have proficiency rates in various subjects that fall below the state averages.

The data also reveals that the Laurel school district serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 34.95% at Laurel High School to 93.04% at South School. This suggests that the district faces challenges in ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students, and the varying performance levels across the schools may be influenced by the resources and support available to address the needs of this high-need population.

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Ranking:

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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
Fred W Graff School	Public	3-4	417 East Sixth St	Laurel	59044	Yellowstone County	Laurel Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 628-6916	245	15	16.2	87.3%	212 (86.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.3%)	68.1	115^th of 401 public elementary schools	71.3%		54.5	111^th of 212 public elementary schools	47.6%	4				53.1	46.1	$12,178
West School	Public	1-2	502 Eighth Avenue	Laurel	59044	Yellowstone County	Laurel Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 628-6914	248	18	13.8	79.8%	211 (85.1%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (8.1%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.2%)								(n/a)						$11,819
Laurel Middle School	Public	5-8	725 Washington Avenue	Laurel	59044	Yellowstone County	Laurel Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 628-6919	506	34	14.8	44.9%	451 (89.1%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.5%)	3 (0.6%)	11 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.4%)	43.5	130^th of 222 public middle schools	41.4%		31.8	92^nd of 123 public middle schools	25.2%	38				41.7	28.6	$11,751
South School	Public	PK-K	606 SW Fifth	Laurel	59044	Yellowstone County	Laurel Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 628-6917	158	12	13.3	93.0%	135 (85.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.6%)	9 (5.7%)								(n/a)						$12,482
Laurel High School	Public	9-12	203 East 8th Street	Laurel	59044	Yellowstone County	Laurel High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 628-7911	578	36	16.1	34.9%	514 (88.9%)	2 (0.3%)	30 (5.2%)	5 (0.9%)	12 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.6%)	40.6	123^rd of 182 public high schools	32.4%		38.6	78^th of 122 public high schools	36.1%	45	50.0	17.4	20.0			$12,898

Cities Near Laurel

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Billings	5.34 mi	53	61^st
Park City	8.07 mi	3
Joliet	16.47 mi	3
Pryor	20.14 mi	3	121^st
Fromberg	20.69 mi	3	83^rd

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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.