Best Montana schools for athletes? According to one study, these are top 25

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Montana is a state known for its natural beauty. It’s also the backdrop for a great sporting scene, especially on the high school level.

Super Bowl champion Pat Donovan, World Series champ Dave McNally and Olympic bronze medalist Gene Davis are just a sample size of the many athletes who called the Treasure State home in their youth.

While Montana may not be on the level as others with the type of talent it produces, there are several notable high school programs in the state.

Which high schools in Montana are considered the best for athletes today?

According to one study conducted by Niche, which accounts for survey feedback from students and parents, and data from the U.S. Department of Education, these are the top 25.

25. Bigfork High School​

Total number of sports: 4

24. Laurel High School​

Total number of sports: 14

23. Superior High School​

Total number of sports: 10

22. Gallatin High School​

Total number of sports: 19

21. Forsyth High School​

Total number of sports: 10

20. Billings Senior High School​

Total number of sports: 20

19. Sidney High School​

Total number of sports: 13

18. Whitefish High School​

Total number of sports: 20

17. Capital High School (Helena)​

Total number of sports: 18

16. Choteau High School​

Total number of sports: 8

15. Chinook High School​

Total number of sports: 10

14. Frenchtown High School​

Total number of sports: 17

13. Red Lodge High School​

Total number of sports: 17

12. Belt High School​

Total number of sports: 9

11. Columbus High School​

Total number of sports: 13

10. Manhattan Christian School​

Total number of sports: 11

9. Billings West High School​

Total number of sports: 20

8. Manhattan High School​

Total number of sports: 13

7. Loyola Sacred Heart High School (Missoula)​

Total number of sports: 13

6. Hamilton High School​

Total number of sports: 22

5. Beaverhead County High School (Dillon)​

Total number of sports: 14

4. Bozeman High School​

Total number of sports: 19

3. Sentinel High School (Missoula)​

Total number of sports: 18

2. Billings Central Catholic High School​

Total number of sports: 22

1. Glacier High School (Kalispell)​

Total number of sports: 14

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Montana's best high schools for athletes in 2026 revealed

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