Best Montana High Schools 2025

From its rugged mountains to rolling prairies, Montana is a great place to call home. The state is a dream come true for outdoor enthusiasts. It's also one of the best states in the country for a quality education.

Montana spends a fair amount of time in the national spotlight. Most of the time, the state's breathtaking scenery is highlighted, but a recent ranking focuses on the best high schools in Big Sky Country.

Ranking Montana's Best: Top 3 High Schools for 2025

U.S. News and World Report just released its ranking of the best high schools in each state. Out of 25,000 public high schools, 38 schools in Montana were included in the rankings.

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The six factors listed below were used to determine America's best high schools:

College Readiness
State Assessment Proficiency
State Assessment Performance
Underserved Student Performance
College Curriculum Preparation
Graduation Rate

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According to a 2025 ranking of states with the best and worst school systems by WalletHub, Montana ranks 19th out of 50.

Three Montana high schools were ranked as the best in the state.

In Montana, high school students must complete at least one credit in vocational/technical education to graduate. High school juniors in the state take the ACT college entrance exam for free, according to the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

So, what Montana high schools are at the top of the list? We'll reveal the top 3 soon, but first, here are a few of the best towns to call home in Montana.

Montana's Top 5 Towns To Call Home

They say "Home is where your heart is", and if your heart is in Big Sky Country, there's a little bit of something for everyone. Whether you're looking for a bigger city feel or a small town, you can find it here in Montana.

So, which Montana towns are the best places to call home? According to one source, 5 towns make the list, and you can find all 5 below.

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Montana's Best High Schools for 2025

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Bozeman High School - Bozeman High School was ranked #1 for high schools in Montana.
Whitefish High School - Whitefish High School ranked #2 for high schools in Montana.
Glacier High School - Glacier High School ranked #3 for high schools in Montana.

In a state where open skies meet open opportunity, these high schools are preparing the next generation of Montanans to dream big, and chase those dreams with confidence.

Ten Best Towns To Raise A Family In Montana

Montana is a great place for those looking to raise a family. So which towns are the best? According to the folks at Niche, some Montana towns stand out a little more than others when it comes to the best places to start and raise a family in The Treasure State.

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The Pros and Cons of Living in Montana

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Montana's Rudest Towns

When it comes to rudeness, which towns in Montana are ranked near the top? According to one social media site, these are the 8 rudest towns in Big Sky Country. Agree or disagree?

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