For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,221 students in Butte, MT (there are 3 private schools, serving 372 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Butte, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Butte, MT are Hillcrest School, Margaret Leary School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butte, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Butte have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Butte, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 Continental Drive
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2850
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2850
Grades: PK-6
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Margaret Leary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1301 4 Mile Vue Rd
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2550
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2550
Grades: PK-6
| 361 students
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 S Emmett
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2700
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2700
Grades: PK-6
| 489 students
Rank: #44.
Emerson School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1924 Phillips Ave
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2800
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2800
Grades: PK-6
| 405 students
Rank: #55.
Whittier School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Sherman
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2890
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2890
Grades: PK-6
| 394 students
Rank: #66.
Kennedy School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Emmett
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2450
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2450
Grades: PK-6
| 223 students
Rank: #77.
East Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Grand Avenue
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2600
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2600
Grades: 7-8
| 659 students
Rank: #88.
Butte High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Wyoming
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2220
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2220
Grades: 9-12
| 1,272 students
Butte, Montana 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 schools in Butte, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Butte, MT include Hillcrest School, Margaret Leary School and West Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Butte?
8 public schools are located in Butte.
What percentage of students in Butte go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Butte are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Butte?
Butte public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Butte are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Butte include: East Middle School vs. Hillcrest School, Kennedy School vs. West Elementary School, West Elementary School vs. Kennedy School
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