For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 136 students in Golden Valley County, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Golden Valley County, MT are Ryegate 7-8, Ryegate High School and Lavina High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Golden Valley County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Golden Valley County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Golden Valley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ryegate 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
207 2nd Ave W
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2215
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2215
Gr: 7-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Ryegate High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
207 2nd Avenue West
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2211
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Lavina High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
214 1st St East
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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 schools in Golden Valley County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Golden Valley County, MT include Ryegate 7-8, Ryegate High School and Lavina High School.
How many public schools are located in Golden Valley County?
6 public schools are located in Golden Valley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Golden Valley County?
Golden Valley County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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