For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 61 students in Petroleum County, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Petroleum County, MT are Winnett School, Winnett 7-8 and Winnett High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petroleum County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Petroleum County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Petroleum County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winnett School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 S Broadway
Winnett, MT 59087
(406) 429-2251
Winnett, MT 59087
(406) 429-2251
Gr: PK-6 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Winnett 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 S Broadway
Winnett, MT 59087
(406) 429-2251
Winnett, MT 59087
(406) 429-2251
Gr: 7-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
Winnett High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 S Broadway
Winnett, MT 59087
(406) 429-2251
Winnett, MT 59087
(406) 429-2251
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Petroleum County, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Petroleum County, MT include Winnett School, Winnett 7-8 and Winnett High School.
How many public schools are located in Petroleum County?
3 public schools are located in Petroleum County.
What is the racial composition of students in Petroleum County?
Petroleum County public schools minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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