For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 298 students in Harlowton, MT (there are 1 private school, serving 24 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Harlowton, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Harlowton, MT are Harlowton High School, Hillcrest School and Hillcrest 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harlowton, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Harlowton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Harlowton, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harlowton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
304 Division St
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4324
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4324
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Hillcrest School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 B Avenue Ne
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Hillcrest 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 Division St
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361
Gr: 7-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Harlowton, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Harlowton, MT include Harlowton High School, Hillcrest School and Hillcrest 7-8.
How many public schools are located in Harlowton?
3 public schools are located in Harlowton.
What percentage of students in Harlowton go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Harlowton are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harlowton?
Harlowton public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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