Best Schools in Swan Lake, Montana
1 schools · 1 Elementary
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Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
Pending
test data coming
Median Home
$608,000
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
Pending
test data coming
Median Home
$608,000
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Median household income
- $81,846
- Median home value
- $608,000
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51%
- Avg commute
- 24 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 85%
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Swan Lake compares
Median household income
$82k
124% of Montana median
About Schools in Swan Lake, Montana
Swan Lake, Montana is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.
Swan Lake is served by 1 school district: Swan Lake-Salmon Elem. These districts collectively serve 4 students.
Swan Lake's community shows 51% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $81,846. The poverty rate in the area is 6.6%.
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.
Elementary Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 students · Pre-K–8th | — |
Schools in Swan Lake
Swan Lake, Montana · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$81,846
Median Home Value
$608,000
Median Rent
$1,158/mo
Population
9,316
College Educated
51%
Homeownership
85%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Community Profile
Swan Lake has a median household income of $81,846. It is a well-educated community where 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $608,000, with a median rent of $1,158/month. The local poverty rate of 6.6% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Common questions about schools in Swan Lake, Montana
How many schools are in Swan Lake, Montana?
Swan Lake has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
How many school districts serve Swan Lake, Montana?
Swan Lake is served by 1 school district: Swan Lake-salmon Elem.
What is the education level in Swan Lake, Montana?
According to Census data, 51% of adults in Swan Lake have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Swan Lake, Montana?
The median household income in Swan Lake is approximately $81,846 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Swan Lake, Montana?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Swan Lake is 4.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Swan Lake, 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.