For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,816 students in Havre, MT (there are 1 private school, serving 153 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Havre, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Havre, MT are Cottonwood School, Davey Elementary School and Lincoln-mckinley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Havre, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Havre have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Havre, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14627 Wildhorse Road
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 394-2273
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 394-2273
Grades: PK-8
| 19 students
Rank: #22.
Davey Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
56182 Clear Creek Rd, 7 Miles
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 395-4461
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 395-4461
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln-mckinley School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 4th Street
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9619
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9619
Grades: 2-3
| 295 students
Rank: #44.
Havre Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1441 11th Street West
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9613
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9613
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
Rank: #55.
Havre High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 18th Street
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-6731
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-6731
Grades: 9-12
| 515 students
Rank: #66.
Sunnyside School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 14th Street
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9671
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9671
Grades: K-8
| 325 students
Rank: n/an/a
1207 Washington
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-5554
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-5554
Grades: PK-1
| 273 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Havre, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Havre, MT include Cottonwood School, Davey Elementary School and Lincoln-mckinley School.
How many public schools are located in Havre?
7 public schools are located in Havre.
What percentage of students in Havre go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Havre are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Havre?
Havre public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Havre are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Havre include: Sunnyside School vs. Cottonwood School, Cottonwood School vs. Sunnyside School, Cottonwood School vs. Highland Park School
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