For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,481 students in Silver Bow County, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Silver Bow County, MT are Hillcrest School, Whittier School and Margaret Leary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Silver Bow 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 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Silver Bow County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Silver Bow County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 Continental Drive
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2850
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2850
Grades: PK-6
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Whittier School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Sherman
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2890
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2890
Grades: PK-6
| 414 students
Rank: #33.
Margaret Leary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 4 Mile Vue Rd
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2550
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2550
Grades: PK-6
| 362 students
Rank: #44.
Ramsay School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3 Russell St
Ramsay, MT 59748
(406) 782-5470
Ramsay, MT 59748
(406) 782-5470
Grades: PK-6
| 117 students
Rank: #55.
West Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 S Emmett
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2700
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2700
Grades: PK-6
| 475 students
Rank: #66.
Ramsay 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3 Russell St
Ramsay, MT 59748
(406) 782-5470
Ramsay, MT 59748
(406) 782-5470
Grades: 6-8
| 47 students
Rank: #77.
Kennedy School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Emmett
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2450
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2450
Grades: PK-6
| 240 students
Rank: #88.
Emerson School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1924 Phillips Ave
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2800
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2800
Grades: PK-6
| 394 students
Silver Bow County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
111 North Montana
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2950
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2950
Grades: K-6
| 293 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Silver Bow County, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Silver Bow County, MT include Hillcrest School, Whittier School and Margaret Leary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Silver Bow County, MT?
10 public elementary schools are located in Silver Bow County, MT.
What is the racial composition of students in Silver Bow County, MT?
Silver Bow County, MT public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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