Public schools in Hamilton, MT
6 open public schools with an address in Hamilton, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,631
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Montana median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Hamilton public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Hamilton, MT: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,631 students, an average of 272 per school. The largest campus is Daly School (539 students).
Every listed school belongs to Hamilton K-12 Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 50% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Hamilton
Elementary schools in Hamilton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daly School Hamilton K-12 Schools | KG–04 | 539 | 15.7:1 | |
| Washington School Hamilton K-12 Schools | PK–KG | 65 | 12.5:1 |
Middle schools in Hamilton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterroot Polytech 7-8 Hamilton K-12 Schools · Career and Technical School | 07–08 | 20 | 13.3:1 | |
| Hamilton Middle School Hamilton K-12 Schools | 05–08 | 460 | 15.1:1 |
High schools in Hamilton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterroot Polytech HS Hamilton K-12 Schools · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 87 | 9.7:1 | |
| Hamilton High School Hamilton K-12 Schools | 09–12 | 460 | 15.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.1%
- Hispanic7.6%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Hamilton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,631 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hamilton
How many public schools are in Hamilton, MT?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Hamilton: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 1,631 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hamilton?
All listed public schools with an address in Hamilton belong to Hamilton K-12 Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Hamilton?
Hamilton High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hamilton, with 460 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hamilton?
No school with an address in Hamilton is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Montana.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Hamilton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hamilton public schools is 14.2:1, higher than the Montana school median of 11.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Hamilton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Montana cities