For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 614 students in Madison County, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Madison County, MT are Ennis School, Sheridan Elementary School and Alder School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary 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: 55-59% | 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: #33.
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: #44.
Twin Bridges School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%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.
Twin Bridges Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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: #66.
Harrison School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
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 elementary schools in Madison County, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Madison County, MT include Ennis School, Sheridan Elementary School and Alder School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Madison County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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