For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 700 students in Broadwater County, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Broadwater County, MT are Townsend 7-8, Cecelia Hazelton School and Broadwater High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Broadwater County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Broadwater County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Broadwater County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Townsend 7-8
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 N Spruce
Townsend, MT 59644
(406) 441-3431
Townsend, MT 59644
(406) 441-3431
Gr: 7-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Cecelia Hazelton School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Spruce
Townsend, MT 59644
(406) 441-3431
Townsend, MT 59644
(406) 441-3431
Gr: PK-6 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Broadwater High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Spruce
Townsend, MT 59644
(406) 441-3430
Townsend, MT 59644
(406) 441-3430
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Broadwater County, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Broadwater County, MT include Townsend 7-8, Cecelia Hazelton School and Broadwater High School.
How many public schools are located in Broadwater County?
3 public schools are located in Broadwater County.
What is the racial composition of students in Broadwater County?
Broadwater County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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