Flathead County Public Schools
Flathead County, Montana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
46
public schools
Total Enrollment
15,270
students
School Districts
23
districts
How to use the Flathead County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Montana; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Flathead County has 23 district entries. Kalispell Elem is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 7 schools.
School records are spread across 8 listed communities. Kalispell has the most listed schools, with 22 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 25 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
3 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
46
in Flathead County
Reported Enrollment
15,270
46 schools reporting
School Districts
23
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
23 School Districts in Flathead County
Flathead H S
Kalispell Elem
Columbia Falls Elem
Whitefish Elem
West Valley Elem
Columbia Falls H S
Evergreen Elem
Bigfork Elem
Whitefish H S
Somers Elem
46 Public Schools in Flathead County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 46 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead High School | Profile | Flathead H S | Kalispell, 59901Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,626 |
| Glacier High School | Profile | Flathead H S | Kalispell, 59901Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,475 |
| Kalispell Middle School | Profile | Kalispell Elem | Kalispell, 59901Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 1,045 |
| Columbia Falls High Schl | Listed only | Columbia Falls H S | Columbia Falls, 59912Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 687 |
| Whitefish Middle 5-8 | Listed only | Whitefish Elem | Whitefish, 59937Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 660 |
| L A Muldown School | Listed only | Whitefish Elem | Whitefish, 59937Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 653 |
| Whitefish High School | Listed only | Whitefish H S | Whitefish, 59937Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 581 |
| Ruder Elementary | Listed only | Columbia Falls Elem | Columbia Falls, 59912Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 563 |
| Columbia Falls Jr HS | Listed only | Columbia Falls Elem | Columbia Falls, 59912Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 526 |
| Edgerton School | Listed only | Kalispell Elem | Kalispell, 59901Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 495 |
| Glacier Gateway Elem | Listed only | Columbia Falls Elem | Columbia Falls, 59912Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 473 |
| Bigfork Elementary | Listed only | Bigfork Elem | Bigfork, 59911Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 461 |
| Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc | Listed only | Kalispell Elem | Kalispell, 59901Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 435 |
| West Valley School | Listed only | West Valley Elem | Kalispell, 59901Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 424 |
| East Evergreen School | Listed only | Evergreen Elem | Kalispell, 59901Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 360 |
| Bigfork High School | Listed only | Bigfork H S | Bigfork, 59911Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 354 |
| West Valley Middle School | Listed only | West Valley Elem | Kalispell, 59901Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 338 |
| Lillian Peterson School | Listed only | Kalispell Elem | Kalispell, 59901Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 337 |
| Cornelius Hedges School | Listed only | Kalispell Elem | Kalispell, 59901Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 319 |
| Lakeside Elementary School | Listed only | Somers Elem | Somers, 59932Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 302 |
Flathead High School
Flathead H S
Kalispell, 59901 / Town: Remote
Glacier High School
Flathead H S
Kalispell, 59901 / Rural: Fringe
Kalispell Middle School
Kalispell Elem
Kalispell, 59901 / Town: Remote
Columbia Falls High Schl
Columbia Falls H S
Columbia Falls, 59912 / Town: Remote
Whitefish Middle 5-8
Whitefish Elem
Whitefish, 59937 / Town: Remote
L A Muldown School
Whitefish Elem
Whitefish, 59937 / Town: Remote
Whitefish High School
Whitefish H S
Whitefish, 59937 / Town: Remote
Ruder Elementary
Columbia Falls Elem
Columbia Falls, 59912 / Town: Remote
Columbia Falls Jr HS
Columbia Falls Elem
Columbia Falls, 59912 / Town: Remote
Edgerton School
Kalispell Elem
Kalispell, 59901 / Town: Remote
Glacier Gateway Elem
Columbia Falls Elem
Columbia Falls, 59912 / Town: Remote
Bigfork Elementary
Bigfork Elem
Bigfork, 59911 / Rural: Remote
Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc
Kalispell Elem
Kalispell, 59901 / Rural: Fringe
West Valley School
West Valley Elem
Kalispell, 59901 / Rural: Distant
East Evergreen School
Evergreen Elem
Kalispell, 59901 / Town: Remote
Bigfork High School
Bigfork H S
Bigfork, 59911 / Rural: Remote
West Valley Middle School
West Valley Elem
Kalispell, 59901 / Rural: Distant
Lillian Peterson School
Kalispell Elem
Kalispell, 59901 / Town: Remote
Cornelius Hedges School
Kalispell Elem
Kalispell, 59901 / Town: Remote
Lakeside Elementary School
Somers Elem
Somers, 59932 / Rural: Remote
Flathead County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Flathead County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Montana. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Flathead County public school directory?
The directory lists 46 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Flathead County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Flathead County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Flathead County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 3 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Flathead County?
Start with the 23 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.