For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 181 students in Philipsburg, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Philipsburg, MT are Granite High School, Philipsburg 7-8 and Philipsburg School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Philipsburg, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Philipsburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Philipsburg, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Granite High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
407 Schnepel St
Philipsburg, MT 59858
(406) 859-3232
Philipsburg, MT 59858
(406) 859-3232
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Philipsburg 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
407 Schnepel St
Philipsburg, MT 59858
(406) 859-3232
Philipsburg, MT 59858
(406) 859-3232
Gr: 7-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Philipsburg School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Schnepel St
Philipsburg, MT 59858
(406) 859-3233
Philipsburg, MT 59858
(406) 859-3233
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Philipsburg, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Philipsburg, MT include Granite High School, Philipsburg 7-8 and Philipsburg School.
How many public schools are located in Philipsburg?
3 public schools are located in Philipsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Philipsburg?
Philipsburg public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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