For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 558 students in Pondera County, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pondera County, MT are Dupuyer School, Kingsbury Colony Attn Center and Utterback 4-6. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pondera County, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pondera County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pondera County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Dupuyer School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
319 Columbus Loop
Dupuyer, MT 59432
(406) 472-3297
Dupuyer, MT 59432
(406) 472-3297
Grades: PK-8
| 16 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Kingsbury Colony Attn Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
804 4th Street
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Grades: PK-8
| 22 students
Rank: #33.
Utterback 4-6
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24 2nd Avenue Southwest
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 278-3227
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 278-3227
Grades: 4-6
| 115 students
Rank: #44.
Meadowlark School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17 3rd Avenue Southwest
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 278-5620
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 278-5620
Grades: PK-3
| 162 students
Rank: #55.
Miami School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 New Miami Colony Lane
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 472-3325
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 472-3325
Grades: PK-8
| 32 students
Rank: #66.
Valier School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
723 4th Street
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Grades: PK-6
| 68 students
Rank: #77.
Heart Butte 6-8
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 School Rd
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 43 students
Rank: #88.
Heart Butte Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 School Road
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 100 students
Pondera County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 259
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Grades: 7-8
| 32 students
220 North Wisconsin St
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 271-5251
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 271-5251
Grades: 3-5
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pondera County, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pondera County, MT include Dupuyer School, Kingsbury Colony Attn Center and Utterback 4-6.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pondera County, MT?
8 public elementary schools are located in Pondera County, MT.
What is the racial composition of students in Pondera County, MT?
Pondera County, MT public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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