Schools in Columbia Falls, Montana (2025)
6 schools · 2,364 students · 6 public · median Enrollment 487.
Columbia Falls, in Montana, has 6 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 2,364 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high; by sector 6 public.
The median Enrollment across Columbia Falls's schools is 487, above the Montana median of 81. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
5 of the 6 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Deer Park School (72.0, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Ruder Elementary (50.6, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Columbia Falls Jr HS (48.9, lower 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Columbia Falls High Schl (691 students), Columbia Falls Jr HS (547 students), Ruder Elementary (487 students).
Ranked schools in Columbia Falls
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Montana.
- 172Deer Park SchoolColumbia Falls · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 120 students
- 251Ruder ElementaryColumbia Falls · Public Elementary56% Math proficiency · 487 students
- 349Columbia Falls Jr HSColumbia Falls · Public Middle46% Math proficiency · 547 students
- 431Glacier Gateway ElemColumbia Falls · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 471 students
- 526Columbia Falls High SchlColumbia Falls · Public High27% Math proficiency · 691 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deer Park School Columbia Falls · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 72.0 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 120 |
| 2 | Ruder Elementary Columbia Falls · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 50.6 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 487 |
| 3 | Columbia Falls Jr HS Columbia Falls · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 48.9 Lower 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 547 |
| 4 | Glacier Gateway Elem Columbia Falls · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 31.0 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 471 |
| 5 | Columbia Falls High Schl Columbia Falls · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 26.4 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 691 |
Other schools in Columbia Falls
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Columbia Falls side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Columbia Falls?
Deer Park School is the highest-ranked school in Columbia Falls with a Success Index (US) of 72.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Columbia Falls?
Columbia Falls has 6 schools (2 middle, 3 elementary, 1 high) educating 2,364 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Columbia Falls?
The median Enrollment across schools in Columbia Falls is 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.