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Potomac School

Q: Is Potomac School a good school?

Potomac School ranks 142 nd of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

142^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 65% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Potomac School is a small elementary school in Bonner, MT, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 60 students. The school is part of the Potomac Elementary School District, which is ranked 102 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Potomac School's test scores are generally on par with or slightly above the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.33% to 56.79%, which is higher than the state average. This suggests the school may be serving a more economically disadvantaged population. Interestingly, Potomac School has a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.9 to 13.6, which is lower than the nearby Paxson School, Rattlesnake Elementary School, and Bonner School, which have ratios ranging from 12.2 to 16.1.

Potomac School's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the past several years, ranging from 68th out of 332 elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 235th out of 329 in 2021-2022. This suggests the school's performance may be variable and influenced by factors beyond just the school itself. Additionally, Potomac School spends $13,177 per student, which is higher than the nearby schools, which spent between $8,430 and $18,035 per student. It's unclear if this higher spending is translating into better student outcomes.

Students ?

8.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,125

Per pupil spending ?

43.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

29750 Potomac Road
Bonner, MT 59823

(406) 244-5581

District: Potomac Elementary

Students who attend Potomac School usually attend:

Middle:	Potomac Middle School
High:	Hellgate High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.3%

Two or more races:

13.3%

Hispanic:

10.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 22nd percentile in 2010 → 65th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (46% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 43 percentile points since 2010

✓Above the Montana median (65th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg48%

Montana avg40%

142^nd of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 35%▲ up 25 pts since 2016

From bottom 39% (2016) to top 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

102^nd of 387Potomac Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	62.1	142 of 401	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.7	107 of 212	49.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	78.9	68 of 332	79.5%	★★★★☆
2022	40.8	235 of 329	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	68.3	121 of 356	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	42.4	116 of 191	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	44.4	169 of 246	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	38.2	184 of 244	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	59.2	115 of 247	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	37.2	188 of 241	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	27.9	162 of 190	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	17.9	179 of 194	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	34.9	191 of 230	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	38.4	174 of 234	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	21.9	188 of 218	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	61.4	89 of 217	59.0%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science56%+17 vs state

English Language Arts50%+7 vs state

Mathematics39%+3 vs state

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Schools Near Potomac School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				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	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Potomac School	Public	PK, KG-5	29750 Potomac Road	Bonner	59823	Missoula County	Potomac Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 244-5581	60	7	8.9	43.3%	44 (73.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	1 (1.7%)	8 (13.3%)	62.1	142^nd of 401 public elementary schools	64.6%		55.7	107^th of 212 public elementary schools	49.5%	35	50.0	39.3	$16,125
Sunset School	Public	PK, KG-8	5024 Sunset Hill Road	Greenough	59823	Missoula County	Sunset Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 244-5542	12	2	5.9		12 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.7	189^th of 401 public elementary schools	52.9%		45.3	130^th of 212 public elementary schools	38.7%	59	42.9	42.9	$26,827
Clinton School	Public	PK, KG-6	20397 E Mullan Rd	Clinton	59825	Missoula County	Clinton Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 825-3113	175	12	14.7	46.9%	155 (88.6%)	3 (1.7%)	8 (4.6%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)	28.7	309^th of 401 public elementary schools	22.9%					(n/a)	29.8	22.1	$11,959
Bonner School	Public	PK, KG-5	9045 Hwy 200 E	Bonner	59823	Missoula County	Bonner Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 258-6151	227	19	12.2	41.9%	200 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	55.3	180^th of 401 public elementary schools	55.1%		32.5	154^th of 212 public elementary schools	27.4%	26	42.2	42.2	$14,419
Rattlesnake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1220 Pineview Drive	Missoula	59802	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4050	393	25	15.8	31.8%	341 (86.8%)	3 (0.8%)	25 (6.4%)	5 (1.3%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	81.8	45^th of 401 public elementary schools	88.8%		95.7	6^th of 212 public elementary schools	97.2%	39	62.6	53.4	$12,614
Paxson School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 Evans	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4055	415	26	16.1	37.6%	316 (76.1%)	7 (1.7%)	33 (8.0%)	2 (0.5%)	37 (8.9%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.6%)	86.1	30^th of 401 public elementary schools	92.5%		92.8	15^th of 212 public elementary schools	92.9%	15	65.3	57.8	$13,237

Frequently Asked Questions about Potomac School

Is Potomac School a good school?

Potomac School ranks 142^nd of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Potomac School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 60 students attended Potomac School.

What schools do graduates of Potomac School attend?

Students who attend Potomac School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Potomac Middle School
High : Hellgate High School

What is the racial makeup of Potomac School?

Students at Potomac School are 73% White, 13% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander.

What district is Potomac School in?

Potomac Elementary

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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.

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