For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 1,952 students in Hill County, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hill County, MT are Cottonwood School, Gildford Colony School and Davey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hill County, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hill County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hill County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
| 27 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Gildford Colony School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21719 Road 160 N
Gildford, MT 59525
(406) 376-3249
Gildford, MT 59525
(406) 376-3249
Grades: PK-8
| 16 students
Rank: #33.
Davey Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
56182 Clear Creek Rd, 7 Miles
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 395-4461
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 395-4461
Grades: PK-8
| 16 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln-mckinley School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 4th Street
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9619
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9619
Grades: 2-3
| 267 students
Rank: #55.
Havre Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
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
| 411 students
Rank: #66.
North Star School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 3rd St East
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Grades: PK-6
| 94 students
Rank: #77.
Sunnyside School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 14th Street
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9671
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9671
Grades: 4-5
| 234 students
Rank: #88.
Box Elder School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 Main Street
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-3222
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-3222
Grades: PK-6
| 220 students
Rank: #99.
Rocky Boy School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
81 Mission Taylor Road
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4474
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4474
Grades: PK-8
| 371 students
Rank: n/an/a
1207 Washington
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-5554
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-5554
Grades: PK-1
| 296 students
Hill County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 129
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Grades: 7-8
| 17 students
Po Box 129
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hill County, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hill County, MT include Cottonwood School, Gildford Colony School and Davey Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hill County, MT?
10 public elementary schools are located in Hill County, MT.
What is the racial composition of students in Hill County, MT?
Hill County, MT public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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