Lake County Public Schools
Lake County, Montana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
20
public schools
Total Enrollment
4,438
students
School Districts
12
districts
How to use the Lake 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.
Lake County has 12 district entries. Polson Elem is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 3 schools.
School records are spread across 7 listed communities. Polson has the most listed schools, with 5 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 10 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
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
20
in Lake County
Reported Enrollment
4,438
20 schools reporting
School Districts
12
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
12 School Districts in Lake County
Polson Elem
Ronan Elem
Polson H S
St Ignatius K-12 Schools
Ronan H S
Arlee Elem
Charlo Elem
Arlee H S
Charlo H S
Upper West Shore Elem
20 Public Schools in Lake County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 20 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polson High School | Listed only | Polson H S | Polson, 59860Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 524 |
| Polson Middle School | Listed only | Polson Elem | Polson, 59860Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 524 |
| Ronan Middle School | Listed only | Ronan Elem | Ronan, 59864Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 446 |
| K William Harvey Elem | Listed only | Ronan Elem | Ronan, 59864Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 425 |
| Ronan High School | Listed only | Ronan H S | Ronan, 59864Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 416 |
| Linderman School | Listed only | Polson Elem | Polson, 59860Town: Remote | 2–4 | Primary | 376 |
| Cherry Valley School | Listed only | Polson Elem | Polson, 59860Town: Remote | PK–1 | Primary | 273 |
| Pablo Elementary | Listed only | Ronan Elem | Ronan, 59864Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 234 |
| St Ignatius Elementary School | Listed only | St Ignatius K-12 Schools | St Ignatius, 59865Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 229 |
| Arlee Elementary | Listed only | Arlee Elem | Arlee, 59821Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 206 |
| Arlee High School | Listed only | Arlee H S | Arlee, 59821Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 145 |
| St Ignatius High School | Listed only | St Ignatius K-12 Schools | St Ignatius, 59865Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 141 |
| St Ignatius Middle School | Listed only | St Ignatius K-12 Schools | St Ignatius, 59865Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 110 |
| Charlo Elementary | Listed only | Charlo Elem | Charlo, 59824Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 99 |
| Charlo High School | Listed only | Charlo H S | Charlo, 59824Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 83 |
| Arlee 7-8 | Listed only | Arlee Elem | Arlee, 59821Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 64 |
| Charlo 6-8 | Listed only | Charlo Elem | Charlo, 59824Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 62 |
| Dayton School | Listed only | Upper West Shore Elem | Dayton, 59914Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 43 |
| Valley View School | Listed only | Valley View Elem | Polson, 59860Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 36 |
| Salmon Prairie School | Listed only | Swan Lake-Salmon Elem | Swan Lake, 59911Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 2 |
Polson High School
Polson H S
Polson, 59860 / Town: Remote
Polson Middle School
Polson Elem
Polson, 59860 / Town: Remote
Ronan Middle School
Ronan Elem
Ronan, 59864 / Rural: Remote
K William Harvey Elem
Ronan Elem
Ronan, 59864 / Rural: Remote
Ronan High School
Ronan H S
Ronan, 59864 / Rural: Remote
Linderman School
Polson Elem
Polson, 59860 / Town: Remote
Cherry Valley School
Polson Elem
Polson, 59860 / Town: Remote
Pablo Elementary
Ronan Elem
Ronan, 59864 / Rural: Distant
St Ignatius Elementary School
St Ignatius K-12 Schools
St Ignatius, 59865 / Rural: Distant
Arlee Elementary
Arlee Elem
Arlee, 59821 / Rural: Distant
Arlee High School
Arlee H S
Arlee, 59821 / Rural: Distant
St Ignatius High School
St Ignatius K-12 Schools
St Ignatius, 59865 / Rural: Distant
St Ignatius Middle School
St Ignatius K-12 Schools
St Ignatius, 59865 / Rural: Distant
Charlo Elementary
Charlo Elem
Charlo, 59824 / Rural: Remote
Charlo High School
Charlo H S
Charlo, 59824 / Rural: Remote
Arlee 7-8
Arlee Elem
Arlee, 59821 / Rural: Distant
Charlo 6-8
Charlo Elem
Charlo, 59824 / Rural: Remote
Dayton School
Upper West Shore Elem
Dayton, 59914 / Rural: Remote
Valley View School
Valley View Elem
Polson, 59860 / Rural: Distant
Salmon Prairie School
Swan Lake-Salmon Elem
Swan Lake, 59911 / Rural: Remote
Lake County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Lake 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 Lake County public school directory?
The directory lists 20 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 Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Lake County?
Start with the 12 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.