St. Mary: Schools & Education
Education in St. Mary: 17 public schools. Browning High School is the largest at 563 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 2,618 students.
- ~11 residents per school (vs Montana ~188).
K-12 Schools
17 K-12 schools serving the area — about 11 residents per school. 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (17)
| School Districts · Districts | Mountain View Elem, Mountain View Elem, Browning Elem, Browning H S, Mountain View Elem |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 5 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 3000003, 3000004, 3005140, 3005190, 3008190 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 17 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,618 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 201 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.00 |
| Schools Count | 17 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Blackfeet Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 18.5 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Blackfeet Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Browning |
| Nearest College · Phone | 40,633,854,412,201 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 18.5 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | GLACIER COUNTY LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | 4,068,734,572 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 21 1ST AVENUE SE, CUT BANK MT 59427 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 14.5 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 38.2% |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12