For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 347 students in Chinook, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Chinook, MT are Hartland Elementary School, Chinook High School and Meadowlark School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chinook, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Chinook have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Chinook, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hartland Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2105 Woodpile Road
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Rank: #22.
Chinook High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
528 Ohio
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2236
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2236
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Rank: #33.
Meadowlark School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
623 New York
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
Rank: #44.
Chinook 7-8
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
528 Ohio
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2237
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2237
Grades: 7-8
| 55 students
Rank: n/an/a
29815 Clear Creek Rd
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 395-4436
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 395-4436
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highway 240 (25 Mile, South Of
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2018
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2018
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Chinook, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Route 70 Box 70
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 386-2253
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 386-2253
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chinook, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Chinook, MT include Hartland Elementary School, Chinook High School and Meadowlark School.
How many public schools are located in Chinook?
6 public schools are located in Chinook.
What is the racial composition of students in Chinook?
Chinook public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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