Top 10 Best Chouteau County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 745 students in Chouteau County, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Chouteau County, MT are Fort Benton School, Fort Benton 7-8 and Highwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chouteau County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Chouteau County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Chouteau County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Benton School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1406 Franklin
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3761
Grades: PK-6
| 195 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Benton 7-8
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1820 Washington
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3213
Grades: 7-8
| 54 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Highwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
160 West Street South
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Grades: 6-8
| 22 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Highwood School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
160 West Street South
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Grades: PK-5
| 56 students
Rank: #55.
Benton Lake School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17557 Bootlegger Trail
Floweree, MT 59440
(406) 452-9023
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Rank: #66.
Highwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
160 West Street South
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Geraldine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
238 Brewster St
Geraldine, MT 59446
(406) 737-4371
Grades: PK-6
| 34 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Geraldine Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
238 Brewster St
Geraldine, MT 59446
(406) 737-4371
Grades: 7-8
| 10 students
Rank: #99.
Knees School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4177 Beaver Slide Rd
Carter, MT 59420
(406) 734-5217
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
Rank: #1010.
Geraldine High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
238 Brewster St
Geraldine, MT 59446
(406) 737-4371
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Rank: #1111.
Big Sandy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
398 First Ave
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2502
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: #1212.
Big Sandy 7-8
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
398 First Ave
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2502
Grades: 7-8
| 29 students
Rank: #1313.
F E Miley School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
342 Vernon Ave
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2406
Grades: PK-6
| 105 students
Rank: #1414.
Fort Benton High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 Washington
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3213
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carter School
Magnet School
438 2nd Ave.
Carter, MT 59420
(406) 734-5387
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Chouteau County, MT

Chouteau County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 185
Loma, MT 59460
(406) 739-4398
Grades: PK-6
| 3 students
29200 Warrick Road
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 386-2285
Grades: PK-8
| 2 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Chouteau County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Chouteau County, MT include Fort Benton School, Fort Benton 7-8 and Highwood Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Chouteau County?
15 public schools are located in Chouteau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chouteau County?
Chouteau County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).

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