For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 993 students in Madison County, MT. Madison County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Montana.
The top ranked public schools in Madison County, MT are Ennis School, Sheridan Elementary School and Ennis 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison 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 Madison County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Madison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ennis School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
223 S. Charles Ave
Ennis, MT 59729
(406) 682-4237
Ennis, MT 59729
(406) 682-4237
Grades: PK-6
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
211 Madison St
Sheridan, MT 59749
(406) 842-5302
Sheridan, MT 59749
(406) 842-5302
Grades: PK-6
| 145 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ennis 7-8
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
223 S. Charles Ave
Ennis, MT 59729
(406) 682-4237
Ennis, MT 59729
(406) 682-4237
Grades: 7-8
| 73 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Twin Bridges School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
216 West 6th St
Twin Bridges, MT 59754
(406) 684-5613
Twin Bridges, MT 59754
(406) 684-5613
Grades: PK-4
| 88 students
Rank: #55.
Alder School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
36 Upper Ruby River Rd
Alder, MT 59710
(406) 842-5285
Alder, MT 59710
(406) 842-5285
Grades: PK-8
| 15 students
Rank: #66.
Harrison 7-8
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Harrison St
Harrison, MT 59735
(406) 685-3428
Harrison, MT 59735
(406) 685-3428
Grades: 7-8
| 9 students
Rank: #77.
Harrison High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Harrison St
Harrison, MT 59735
(406) 685-3428
Harrison, MT 59735
(406) 685-3428
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Rank: #88.
Twin Bridges High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
216 West 6th St
Twin Bridges, MT 59754
(406) 684-5657
Twin Bridges, MT 59754
(406) 684-5657
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #99.
Twin Bridges Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
216 West 6th St
Twin Bridges, MT 59754
(406) 684-5613
Twin Bridges, MT 59754
(406) 684-5613
Grades: 5-8
| 61 students
Rank: #1010.
Sheridan 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
107 Madison Street
Sheridan, MT 59749
(406) 842-5302
Sheridan, MT 59749
(406) 842-5302
Grades: 7-8
| 34 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Ennis High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
223 Charles Ave
Ennis, MT 59729
(406) 682-4258
Ennis, MT 59729
(406) 682-4258
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Sheridan High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
107 Madison St
Sheridan, MT 59749
(406) 842-5401
Sheridan, MT 59749
(406) 842-5401
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #1313.
Harrison School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 Harrison St
Harrison, MT 59735
(406) 685-3428
Harrison, MT 59735
(406) 685-3428
Grades: PK-6
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Madison County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Madison County, MT include Ennis School, Sheridan Elementary School and Ennis 7-8. Madison County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Montana.
How many public schools are located in Madison County?
13 public schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Madison County include: Twin Bridges High School vs. Sheridan High School, Ennis High School vs. Sheridan High School, Sheridan High School vs. Twin Bridges High School
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