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Best Schools in Joliet, Montana

3 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 3
Districts: 2
Avg Rating: 6.1/10
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Choosing a school in Joliet?

Use this page to compare every school in Joliet 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.

Joliet School

6.1/10

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

Joliet High School

6.1/10

High · Joliet H S. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Joliet Middle School

6.0/10

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

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Joliet for 2026 are Joliet School (6.1/10), Joliet High School (6.1/10), and Joliet Middle School (6.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 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

3

in this city

Avg Score

6.1

out of 10

Median Home

$325,500

home value · ACS

Districts

2

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Joliet

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Joliet School 6.1 / 10
2 Joliet High School 6.1 / 10
3 Joliet Middle School 6.0 / 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

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$77,442

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$325,500

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
20%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
25 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
82%

Of occupied housing units

How Joliet compares

Montana rank

#56 of 102

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Montana avg (6.3)

Median household income

$77k

117% of Montana median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Joliet, Montana

Joliet, Montana is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 6.1 out of 10, schools in Joliet 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 Joliet is Joliet School with a composite score of 6.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Joliet is served by 2 school districts: Joliet Elem, Joliet H S. These districts collectively serve 408 students.

Joliet's community shows 20% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $77,442. The poverty rate in the area is 8.2%.

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: 59041 (3)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 166 students · Pre-K–5th 6.1

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 102 students · 6th–8th 6.0

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 140 students · 9th–12th 6.1

Schools in Joliet

Joliet, Montana · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$77,442

Median Home Value

$325,500

Median Rent

$1,163/mo

Population

2,224

College Educated

20%

Homeownership

82%

Avg Commute

25 min

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Community Profile

Joliet has a median household income of $77,442. It is a community where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $325,500, with a median rent of $1,163/month. The local poverty rate of 8.2% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Joliet, Montana

How many schools are in Joliet, Montana?

Joliet has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Joliet, Montana?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Joliet 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 Joliet, Montana?

The top-ranked school in Joliet on MySchoolScout is Joliet School with a composite score of 6.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Joliet, Montana?

The top-ranked elementary school in Joliet on MySchoolScout is Joliet School with a composite score of 6.1/10.

What is the best middle school in Joliet, Montana?

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

What is the best high school in Joliet, Montana?

The top-ranked high school in Joliet on MySchoolScout is Joliet High School with a composite score of 6.1/10.

How many school districts serve Joliet, Montana?

Joliet is served by 2 school districts: Joliet Elem, Joliet H S.

What is the education level in Joliet, Montana?

According to Census data, 20% of adults in Joliet have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Joliet, Montana?

The median household income in Joliet is approximately $77,442 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

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

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Joliet is 13.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Joliet, 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.