Don E. Olsson House and Garage · Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0Ronan’s public schools score below 80% of Montana districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 24% of Ronan’s students scored proficient, below the Montana average (35%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Ronan, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Montana, not nationally.
From Montana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 99% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Ronan’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 66 Montana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Ronan’s, its schools beat 30%, higher than their 20% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Ronan runs its own schools through grade 8, then shares
K William Harvey Elem (PK–4) and Ronan Middle School (5–8) are Ronan’s own. From grade 9, students attend the Ronan High School District: Ronan High School. The high school’s own results earn a D. See the path ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 32% of tested students were proficient in reading and 24% in math, against 46% and 35% statewide; 99% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
80–84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across Montana (the state reports Ronan’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Ronan Elementary spends $12,924 per student and Ronan High $15,212, against $13,570 across Montana (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Mountain Heights Christian School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Ronan’s grade
C−: better than 20% of Montana school districts. Both inputs trail the Montana average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Ronan, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Ronan
K William Harvey Elem
Grades PK–4 · 378 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Ronan
Ronan High School
Grades 9–12 · 376 students · 18:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Ronan
Ronan High School
Grades 9–12 · 376 students · 18:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Ronan
Ronan High School
Grades 9–12 · 376 students · 18:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Ronan
Ronan High School
Grades 9–12 · 376 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Ronan runs its own schools through grade 8 (Ronan Elementary School District). From grade 9, students attend the Ronan High School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Ronan
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Ronan vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Montana towns that share Ronan’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Ronan | C− | Ronan Elementary PK–8 · Ronan High 9–12 |
Every school in Ronan
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Montana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Ronan’s schools
Are Ronan’s schools good?
On Montana’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Ronan children attend score below 80% of Montana’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 30%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Ronan in?
Two districts: Ronan Elementary School District runs grades PK–8, and Ronan High School District runs grades 9–12.
Where do Ronan kids go to high school?
Ronan High School, with 376 students; its own test results earn a D.
What is Ronan’s graduation rate?
80–84% of the class of 2023 in Ronan High School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Montana.
How much does Ronan spend per student?
$12,924 in Ronan Elementary School District and $15,212 in Ronan High School District (FY2024), against $13,570 across Montana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Ronan?
Yes: Mountain Heights Christian School (religious, grades 1–8, 32 students).
Parents talk
What Ronan families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Ronan → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Montana. Stars are from neighbors.