For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 175 students in Darby, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Darby, MT is Darby School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Darby, MT public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Darby have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Darby, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Darby School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 School Drive
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3643
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3643
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Darby, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
209 School Drive
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3252
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3252
Gr: 7-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Darby, MT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Darby, MT include Darby School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Darby?
1 public elementary schools are located in Darby.
What is the racial composition of students in Darby?
Darby public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Recent Articles
Esports Programs in Public Schools: Benefits & Funding
Explore how esports programs in public schools support academic achievement, boost student engagement, and operate through sustainable funding models and partnerships.
Apprenticeship Pathways in High School: Alternatives to College
Explore apprenticeship pathways in high school as practical alternatives to traditional college routes, including benefits, programs, and career outcomes.
FAFSA Changes and High School College Counseling
Explore how recent FAFSA changes are reshaping high school college counseling, financial aid planning, and what families should expect in the 2026 application cycle.