For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 1,354 students in Carbon County, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Carbon County, MT are Luther School, Belfry 7-8 and Bridger High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbon County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Carbon County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public 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: #2 - 42. - 4.
Belfry 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Wisconsin
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Gr: 7-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Bridger High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
429 West Park Avenue
Bridger, MT 59014
(406) 662-3533
Bridger, MT 59014
(406) 662-3533
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Roberts High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
106 Maple St
Roberts, MT 59070
(406) 445-2421
Roberts, MT 59070
(406) 445-2421
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Fromberg High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
319 School Street
Fromberg, MT 59029
(406) 668-7315
Fromberg, MT 59029
(406) 668-7315
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Red Lodge High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 N. Chambers Ave.
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-1903
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-1903
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Bridger 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
106 North 4th Street
Bridger, MT 59014
(406) 662-3588
Bridger, MT 59014
(406) 662-3588
Gr: 7-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Roberts 7-8
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
106 Maple St
Roberts, MT 59070
(406) 445-2421
Roberts, MT 59070
(406) 445-2421
Gr: 7-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1717.
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%
Rank: #1818.
Joliet High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Park St
Joliet, MT 59041
(406) 962-3541
Joliet, MT 59041
(406) 962-3541
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Wisconsin
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Carbon County, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Carbon County, MT include Luther School, Belfry 7-8 and Bridger High School.
How many public schools are located in Carbon County?
19 public schools are located in Carbon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbon County?
Carbon County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Carbon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Carbon County include: Belfry High School vs. Red Lodge High School, Bridger High School vs. Fromberg High School, Fromberg High School vs. Bridger High School
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.
