For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 589 students in Columbia Falls, MT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Columbia Falls, MT are Deer Park 6-8 and Columbia Falls Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia Falls, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Columbia Falls have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Columbia Falls, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deer Park 6-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2105 Middle Road
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-5388
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-5388
Gr: 6-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Columbia Falls Jr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1805 Talbot Road
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6530
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6530
Gr: 6-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Columbia Falls, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1805 Talbot Rd
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6530
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6530
Gr: 6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Columbia Falls, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Columbia Falls, MT include Deer Park 6-8 and Columbia Falls Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Columbia Falls?
2 public middle schools are located in Columbia Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia Falls?
Columbia Falls public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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