For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 95 students in Golden Valley County, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Golden Valley County, MT are Lavina Middle School, Lavina Elementary School and Ryegate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Golden Valley County, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Golden Valley County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Golden Valley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lavina Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
214 1st St East
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Gr: 6-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Lavina Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
214 1st St East
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Gr: PK-5 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Ryegate School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
207 2nd Ave W
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2211
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2211
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Golden Valley County, MT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Golden Valley County, MT include Lavina Middle School, Lavina Elementary School and Ryegate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Golden Valley County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Golden Valley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Golden Valley County?
Golden Valley County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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