For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 753 students in Sanders County, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sanders County, MT are Trout Creek School, Plains Elementary School and Thompson Falls Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sanders County, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sanders County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sanders County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Trout Creek School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4 School Lane
Trout Creek, MT 59874
(406) 827-3629
Trout Creek, MT 59874
(406) 827-3629
Grades: PK-6
| 45 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Plains Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
412 Rittenour
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-3642
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-3642
Grades: PK-6
| 240 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Thompson Falls Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 Columbia
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3592
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3592
Grades: PK-6
| 220 students
Rank: #44.
Hot Springs 7-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Broadway
Hot Springs, MT 59845
(406) 741-2962
Hot Springs, MT 59845
(406) 741-2962
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
Rank: #55.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 B Street
Dixon, MT 59831
(406) 246-3566
Dixon, MT 59831
(406) 246-3566
Grades: PK-6
| 45 students
Rank: #66.
Noxon School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Noxon Avenue
Noxon, MT 59853
(406) 847-2442
Noxon, MT 59853
(406) 847-2442
Grades: PK-6
| 79 students
Rank: #77.
Hot Springs School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Broadway
Hot Springs, MT 59845
(406) 741-2014
Hot Springs, MT 59845
(406) 741-2014
Grades: PK-6
| 94 students
Sanders County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
781 Montana Hwy 382
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 741-2837
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 741-2837
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2 Schoolhouse Hill Rd
Paradise, MT 59856
(406) 826-3344
Paradise, MT 59856
(406) 826-3344
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sanders County, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sanders County, MT include Trout Creek School, Plains Elementary School and Thompson Falls Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sanders County, MT?
7 public elementary schools are located in Sanders County, MT.
What is the racial composition of students in Sanders County, MT?
Sanders County, MT public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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