For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 349 students in Belt, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Belt, MT are Belt 7-8, Belt School and Belt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belt, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Belt have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Belt, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belt 7-8
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1 Church Street
Belt, MT 59412
(406) 277-3351
Belt, MT 59412
(406) 277-3351
Gr: 7-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Belt School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Church Street
Belt, MT 59412
(406) 277-3351
Belt, MT 59412
(406) 277-3351
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Belt High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Church Street
Belt, MT 59412
(406) 277-3351
Belt, MT 59412
(406) 277-3351
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Valley School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
734 Mccoy Rd
Belt, MT 59412
(406) 277-3351
Belt, MT 59412
(406) 277-3351
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Belt, MT?
How many public schools are located in Belt?
4 public schools are located in Belt.
What is the racial composition of students in Belt?
Belt public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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