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Best Schools in Havre, Montana

8 schools · 6 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 7
Private: 1
Districts: 4
Avg Rating: 6.1/10
Estimated Scores: 17%
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Choosing a school in Havre?

Use this page to compare every school in Havre by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

St Jude Thaddeus School

7.9/10

Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Lincoln-mckinley School

7.8/10

Elementary · Havre Elem. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Havre Middle School

6.0/10

Middle · Havre Elem. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Havre for 2026 are St Jude Thaddeus School (7.9/10), Lincoln-mckinley School (7.8/10), and Havre Middle School (6.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 5 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

8

7 public · 1 private

Avg Score

6.1

out of 10

Median Home

$201,800

home value · ACS

Districts

4

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Havre

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (5 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 St Jude Thaddeus School 7.9 / 10
2 Lincoln-mckinley School 7.8 / 10
3 Havre Middle School 6.0 / 10
4 Sunnyside School 5.2 / 10
5 Havre High School 5.0 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.1/10

33% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$56,466

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$201,800

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
27%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
13 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
70%

Of occupied housing units

How Havre compares

Montana rank

#52 of 102

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Montana avg (6.3)

Median household income

$56k

85% of Montana median

Schools in this city

6

About Schools in Havre, Montana

Havre, Montana is home to 8 schools, including 7 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 6.1 out of 10, schools in Havre show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Havre is St Jude Thaddeus School with a composite score of 7.9/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Havre is served by 4 school districts. These districts collectively serve 1,816 students.

Havre's community shows 27% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $56,466. The poverty rate in the area is 17.4%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 59501 (8)

Elementary Schools

6 schools
# School Rating
1 295 students · 2nd–3rd 7.8
2 325 students · Kindergarten–8th 5.2
3 273 students · Pre-K–1st 5.0
4 12 students · Pre-K–8th
5 19 students · Pre-K–8th
Private Schools 1 school

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1 105 students · Pre-K–8th 7.9

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 377 students · 6th–8th 6.0

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 515 students · 9th–12th 5.0

Schools in Havre

Havre, Montana · 8 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$56,466

Median Home Value

$201,800

Median Rent

$792/mo

Population

12,365

College Educated

27%

Homeownership

70%

Avg Commute

13 min

Poverty Rate

17.4%

Community Profile

Havre has a median household income of $56,466. It is an area where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $201,800, with a median rent of $792/month. The area has a poverty rate of 17.4%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 13 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Havre, Montana

How many schools are in Havre, Montana?

Havre has 8 schools, including 7 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Havre, Montana?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Havre is 6.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Havre, Montana?

The top-ranked school in Havre on MySchoolScout is St Jude Thaddeus School with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Havre, Montana?

The top-ranked elementary school in Havre on MySchoolScout is St Jude Thaddeus School with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What is the best middle school in Havre, Montana?

The top-ranked middle school in Havre on MySchoolScout is Havre Middle School with a composite score of 6.0/10.

What is the best high school in Havre, Montana?

The top-ranked high school in Havre on MySchoolScout is Havre High School with a composite score of 5.0/10.

How many school districts serve Havre, Montana?

Havre is served by 4 school districts: Davey Elem, Havre Elem, Havre H S, Cottonwood Elem.

What is the education level in Havre, Montana?

According to Census data, 27% of adults in Havre have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Havre, Montana?

The median household income in Havre is approximately $56,466 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Havre, Montana?

Yes, Havre has 1 private school alongside 7 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Jude Thaddeus School with a score of 7.9/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Havre, Montana?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Havre is 14.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Havre, Montana?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Montana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.