Top Rankings
St Ignatius K-12 Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 459 students in St Ignatius K-12 Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in St Ignatius K-12 Schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
845 Schools
# Students
459 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St Ignatius K-12 Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 335 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#302 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.40
% American Indian
46%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
39%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,357 is higher than the state median of $15,490. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,155 is higher than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,357
$15,490
Spending / Student
$21,155
$15,580
Best St Ignatius K-12 Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
St. Ignatius Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Blaine
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
St. Ignatius Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
76 3rd Avenue
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St Ignatius K-12 Schools?
St Ignatius K-12 Schools manages 3 public schools serving 459 students.
What is the rank of St Ignatius K-12 Schools?
St Ignatius K-12 Schools is ranked #296 out of 335 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St Ignatius K-12 Schools?
46% of St Ignatius K-12 Schools students are American Indian, 39% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St Ignatius K-12 Schools?
St Ignatius K-12 Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is St Ignatius K-12 Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,155 is higher than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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