For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,031 students in Whitefish, MT (there are 2 private schools, serving 171 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Whitefish, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Whitefish, MT are Whitefish Middle 5-8, L A Muldown School and Whitefish High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitefish, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Whitefish have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Whitefish, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitefish Middle 5-8
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 East Second Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8650
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8650
Gr: 5-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
L A Muldown School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 East 7th St.
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8620
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8620
Gr: PK-4 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Whitefish High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1143 East 4th St.
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8600
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Bissell School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5955 Farm To Market Road
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-2828
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-2828
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Bissell 7-8
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5955 Farm To Market Road
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-2828
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-2828
Gr: 7-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Whitefish, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Whitefish, MT include Whitefish Middle 5-8, L A Muldown School and Whitefish High School.
How many public schools are located in Whitefish?
5 public schools are located in Whitefish.
What percentage of students in Whitefish go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Whitefish are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Whitefish?
Whitefish public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Whitefish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Whitefish include: Bissell School vs. L A Muldown School, L A Muldown School vs. Bissell School
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