For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 708 students in Chouteau County, MT. Chouteau County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Montana.
The top ranked public schools in Chouteau County, MT are Highwood School, Fort Benton 7-8 and Fort Benton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chouteau County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Chouteau County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Chouteau County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highwood School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
160 West Street South
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Grades: PK-5
| 57 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Benton 7-8
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1820 Washington
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3213
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3213
Grades: 7-8
| 62 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Benton School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1406 Franklin
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3761
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3761
Grades: PK-6
| 184 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Benton Lake School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17557 Bootlegger Trail
Floweree, MT 59440
(406) 452-9023
Floweree, MT 59440
(406) 452-9023
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Geraldine Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
238 Brewster St
Geraldine, MT 59446
(406) 737-4371
Geraldine, MT 59446
(406) 737-4371
Grades: PK-6
| 27 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Geraldine Middle School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
238 Brewster St
Geraldine, MT 59446
(406) 737-4371
Geraldine, MT 59446
(406) 737-4371
Grades: 7-8
| 7 students
Rank: #77.
Big Sandy High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
398 First Ave
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2502
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2502
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Rank: #88.
Highwood High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
160 West Street South
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: #99.
Knees School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4177 Beaver Slide Rd
Carter, MT 59420
(406) 734-5217
Carter, MT 59420
(406) 734-5217
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Rank: #1010.
Geraldine High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
238 Brewster St
Geraldine, MT 59446
(406) 737-4371
Geraldine, MT 59446
(406) 737-4371
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #1111.
Fort Benton High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1820 Washington
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3213
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3213
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #1212.
Big Sandy 7-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
398 First Ave
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2502
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2502
Grades: 7-8
| 32 students
Rank: #1313.
Highwood Middle School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 West Street South
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Grades: 6-8
| 24 students
Rank: #1414.
F E Miley School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
342 Vernon Ave
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2406
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2406
Grades: PK-6
| 103 students
Chouteau County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
29200 Warrick Road
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 386-2285
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 386-2285
Grades: PK-8
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chouteau County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Chouteau County, MT include Highwood School, Fort Benton 7-8 and Fort Benton School. Chouteau County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Montana.
How many public schools are located in Chouteau County, MT?
15 public schools are located in Chouteau County, MT.
What is the racial composition of students in Chouteau County, MT?
Chouteau County, MT public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 22% (majority American Indian).
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