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Best Schools in Trout Creek, Montana

3 schools · 1 Elementary · 2 Middle

Public: 2
Private: 1
Districts: 1
Ratings Pending
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Schools

3

2 public · 1 private

Avg Score

Pending

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Median Home

$481,800

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Median household income
$61,978

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$481,800

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
24%

Adults 25+

Owner-occupied homes
89%

Of occupied housing units

How Trout Creek compares

Median household income

$62k

94% of Montana median

About Schools in Trout Creek, Montana

Trout Creek, Montana is home to 3 schools, including 2 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools.

Trout Creek is served by 1 school district: Trout Creek Elem. These districts collectively serve 31 students.

Trout Creek's community shows 24% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $61,978. The poverty rate in the area is 16.5%.

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: 59874 (3)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 24 students · Pre-K–6th

Middle Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 7 students · 7th–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 13 students · 2nd–8th

Schools in Trout Creek

Trout Creek, Montana · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$61,978

Median Home Value

$481,800

Median Rent

$682/mo

Population

2,064

College Educated

24%

Homeownership

89%

Poverty Rate

16.5%

Community Profile

Trout Creek has a median household income of $61,978. It is a community where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $481,800, with a median rent of $682/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.5%. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State
Montana
Elementary
1
Middle
2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Trout Creek, Montana

How many schools are in Trout Creek, Montana?

Trout Creek has 3 schools, including 2 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

How many school districts serve Trout Creek, Montana?

Trout Creek is served by 1 school district: Trout Creek Elem.

What is the education level in Trout Creek, Montana?

According to Census data, 24% of adults in Trout Creek have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Trout Creek, Montana?

The median household income in Trout Creek is approximately $61,978 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Trout Creek, Montana?

Yes, Trout Creek has 1 private school alongside 2 public schools.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Trout Creek, Montana?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Trout Creek is 7.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Trout Creek, 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.