For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,413 students in Lake County, MT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lake County, MT are Charlo High School, Polson High School and St. Ignatius High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public high schools.
Lake County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Polson High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Lake County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charlo High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 1st Ave West
Charlo, MT 59824
(406) 644-2206
Charlo, MT 59824
(406) 644-2206
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Polson High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1712 2nd Street West
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6351
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6351
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
St. Ignatius High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
76 3rd Avenue
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Arlee High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
72220 Fyant Street
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Ronan High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 3rd Ave Nw
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
58020 Old Us Hwy 93
Pablo, MT 59855
(406) 675-0292
Pablo, MT 59855
(406) 675-0292
Gr: 8-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lake County, MT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lake County, MT include Charlo High School, Polson High School and St. Ignatius High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lake County?
6 public high schools are located in Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lake County include: Polson High School vs. Ronan High School, Ronan High School vs. Polson High School, Two Eagle River School vs. Ronan High School
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