For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 1,878 students in Jefferson County, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, MT are Clancy School, Cardwell School and Montana City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clancy School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18 Clancy Creek Rd
Clancy, MT 59634
(406) 933-5531
Clancy, MT 59634
(406) 933-5531
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
Cardwell School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
80 Highway 359
Cardwell, MT 59721
(406) 287-3321
Cardwell, MT 59721
(406) 287-3321
Grades: PK-8
| 37 students
Rank: #33.
Montana City Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 Mcclellan Creek Road
Clancy, MT 59634
(406) 442-6779
Clancy, MT 59634
(406) 442-6779
Grades: 6-8
| 170 students
Rank: #44.
Clancy 7-8
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18 Clancy Creek Road
Clancy, MT 59634
(406) 933-5531
Clancy, MT 59634
(406) 933-5531
Grades: 7-8
| 87 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Boulder Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 So Washington
Boulder, MT 59632
(406) 225-3316
Boulder, MT 59632
(406) 225-3316
Grades: PK-6
| 166 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Montana City School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 Mcclellan Creek Road
Clancy, MT 59634
(406) 442-6779
Clancy, MT 59634
(406) 442-6779
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #77.
Basin School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 North Quartz
Basin, MT 59631
(406) 225-3211
Basin, MT 59631
(406) 225-3211
Grades: PK-6
| 19 students
Rank: #88.
Boulder 7-8
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 S Washington
Boulder, MT 59632
(406) 225-3316
Boulder, MT 59632
(406) 225-3316
Grades: 7-8
| 53 students
Rank: #99.
Whitehall Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 N Division
Whitehall, MT 59759
(406) 287-3882
Whitehall, MT 59759
(406) 287-3882
Grades: PK-5
| 201 students
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
312 South Main
Boulder, MT 59632
(406) 225-3317
Boulder, MT 59632
(406) 225-3317
Grades: 9-12
| 297 students
Rank: #1111.
Whitehall 6-8
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Division
Whitehall, MT 59759
(406) 287-3882
Whitehall, MT 59759
(406) 287-3882
Grades: 6-8
| 112 students
Rank: #1212.
Whitehall High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 W Yellowstone
Whitehall, MT 59759
(406) 287-3862
Whitehall, MT 59759
(406) 287-3862
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, MT include Clancy School, Cardwell School and Montana City Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson County?
12 public schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jefferson County include: Whitehall Elementary School vs. Cardwell School, Cardwell School vs. Whitehall Elementary School, Jefferson High School vs. Whitehall High School
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