For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 845 students in Carbon County, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carbon County, MT are Luther School, Joliet Middle School and Mountain View School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbon County, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carbon County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 Carbon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Luther School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4 Luther Roscoe Rd
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-2480
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-2480
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Joliet Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N Park St
Joliet, MT 59041
(406) 962-3541
Joliet, MT 59041
(406) 962-3541
Gr: 6-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Mountain View School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 South Oakes
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-1804
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-1804
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
413 S. Oakes
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-2110
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-2110
Gr: 6-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Joliet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 N Park St
Joliet, MT 59041
(406) 962-3541
Joliet, MT 59041
(406) 962-3541
Gr: PK-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Fromberg School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
319 School Street
Fromberg, MT 59029
(406) 668-7755
Fromberg, MT 59029
(406) 668-7755
Gr: PK-5 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #77.
Bridger Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
106 North 4th Street
Bridger, MT 59014
(406) 662-3588
Bridger, MT 59014
(406) 662-3588
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #88.
Belfry School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Wisconsin
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Gr: PK-6 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Fromberg Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
319 School Street
Fromberg, MT 59029
(406) 668-7315
Fromberg, MT 59029
(406) 668-7315
Gr: 6-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Roberts School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
106 Maple St
Roberts, MT 59070
(406) 445-2421
Roberts, MT 59070
(406) 445-2421
Gr: PK-6 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Carbon County, MT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carbon County, MT include Luther School, Joliet Middle School and Mountain View School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carbon County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Carbon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbon County?
Carbon 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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