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Best Schools in Roundup, Montana

4 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other

Public: 3
Private: 1
Districts: 2
Avg Rating: 4.8/10
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Choosing a school in Roundup?

Use this page to compare every school in Roundup 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.

Roundup Elementary

7.2/10

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

Roundup H S

5.2/10

High · Roundup High School. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Roundup 7-8

4.1/10

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

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Roundup for 2026 are Roundup Elementary (7.2/10), Roundup H S (5.2/10), and Roundup 7-8 (4.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 4 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

4

3 public · 1 private

Avg Score

4.8

out of 10

Median Home

$222,400

home value · ACS

Districts

2

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Roundup

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Roundup Elementary 7.2 / 10
2 Roundup H S 5.2 / 10
3 Roundup 7-8 4.1 / 10
4 Whispering Pines School 2.6 / 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
4.8/10

25% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$59,785

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$222,400

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
21%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
29 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
83%

Of occupied housing units

How Roundup compares

Montana rank

#95 of 102

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-1.5

below Montana avg (6.3)

Median household income

$60k

90% of Montana median

Schools in this city

4

About Schools in Roundup, Montana

Roundup, Montana is home to 4 schools, including 3 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 4.8 out of 10, schools in Roundup 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 Roundup is Roundup Elementary with a composite score of 7.2/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Roundup is served by 2 school districts: Roundup Elem, Roundup High School. These districts collectively serve 568 students.

Roundup's community shows 21% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $59,785. The poverty rate in the area is 15.7%.

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: 59072 (4)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 309 students · Pre-K–6th 7.2

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 88 students · 7th–8th 4.1

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 171 students · 9th–12th 5.2

Other Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 43 students · Kindergarten–9th 2.6

Schools in Roundup

Roundup, Montana · 4 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$59,785

Median Home Value

$222,400

Median Rent

$877/mo

Population

4,590

College Educated

21%

Homeownership

83%

Avg Commute

29 min

Poverty Rate

15.7%

Community Profile

Roundup has a median household income of $59,785. It is a community where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $222,400, with a median rent of $877/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.7%. The average commute for residents is 29 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State
Montana
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
Other
1

How we rate schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Roundup, Montana

How many schools are in Roundup, Montana?

Roundup has 4 schools, including 3 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Roundup, Montana?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Roundup is 4.8 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 Roundup, Montana?

The top-ranked school in Roundup on MySchoolScout is Roundup Elementary with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What is the best elementary school in Roundup, Montana?

The top-ranked elementary school in Roundup on MySchoolScout is Roundup Elementary with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What is the best middle school in Roundup, Montana?

The top-ranked middle school in Roundup on MySchoolScout is Roundup 7-8 with a composite score of 4.1/10.

What is the best high school in Roundup, Montana?

The top-ranked high school in Roundup on MySchoolScout is Roundup H S with a composite score of 5.2/10.

How many school districts serve Roundup, Montana?

Roundup is served by 2 school districts: Roundup Elem, Roundup High School.

What is the education level in Roundup, Montana?

According to Census data, 21% of adults in Roundup have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Roundup, Montana?

The median household income in Roundup is approximately $59,785 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Roundup, Montana?

Yes, Roundup has 1 private school alongside 3 public schools. The top-rated private school is Whispering Pines School with a score of 2.6/10.

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

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Roundup is 17.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Roundup, 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.