Ryegate School

Ryegate School is one of the tiny elementary campuss in Ryegate, Montana, overseen by Ryegate K-12 Schools, with 33 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 8. By comparison, Montana's public schools average about 167 students each, so Ryegate School sits 80% below that benchmark.

Ryegate K-12 Schools runs 3 schools in total, collectively educating 55 students. Ryegate School is one of those campuses.

On demographics, Ryegate School records that the student body is overwhelmingly White (97%). The remainder breaks down as 3% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Ryegate School lists 5 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 6.3:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 11.9:1 average. Around 100% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Golden Valley County (around 74%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Golden Valley County) shows that median household earnings sit near $58,333, about 21% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 10%. Across Golden Valley County's 6 public schools (combined enrollment of about 129 students), Ryegate School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Ryegate 7-8, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

The campus sits in a countryside setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Ryegate School's enrollment has decreased 15% since 2018, when it stood at 39 (now 33). Hispanic enrollment moved from 10% to 0% across the same window. Class-load math has narrowed: from 8.2:1 in 2018 to 6.3:1 in 2025.

On allk12, members of the Ryegate School community share and discuss school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.