For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 545 students in Florence, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Florence, MT are Florence-carlton 6-8 and Florence-carlton El School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Florence have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Florence, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Florence-carlton 6-8
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5602 Old Highway 93
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-0587
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-0587
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
Rank: #22.
Florence-carlton El School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5602 Old Highway 93
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-6741
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 273-6741
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Florence, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Florence, MT include Florence-carlton 6-8 and Florence-carlton El School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Florence?
2 public elementary schools are located in Florence.
What is the racial composition of students in Florence?
Florence public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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