Public schools in Ronan, MT
5 open public schools with an address in Ronan, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,186
3 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Montana median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Ronan public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Ronan, MT: 1 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 3 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,186 students, an average of 395 per school. The largest campus is Ronan Middle School (432 students), and the largest elementary school is K William Harvey Elem (378).
Ronan Elem operates the most schools here (3), and 2 regular districts have at least one Ronan campus. 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 15.3:1, 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 100% 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 Ronan
Elementary schools in Ronan
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K William Harvey Elem Ronan Elem | PK–04 | 378 | 14.5:1 |
Middle schools in Ronan
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronan Charter Academy 7-8 Ronan Elem | 07–08 | — | — | |
| Ronan Middle School Ronan Elem | 05–08 | 432 | 15.3:1 |
High schools in Ronan
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronan Charter Academy HS Ronan H S | 09–12 | — | — | |
| Ronan High School Ronan H S | 09–12 | 376 | 17.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.7%
- Hispanic5.4%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native52%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial11.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 3 Ronan schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,186 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Ronan
How many public schools are in Ronan, MT?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Ronan: 1 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 1,186 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Ronan?
Schools with an address in Ronan belong to 2 education agencies, led by Ronan Elem (3 schools), Ronan H S (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Ronan?
Ronan High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Ronan, with 376 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Ronan?
No school with an address in Ronan 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 Ronan schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Ronan public schools is 15.3:1, 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 Ronan 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