For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 38 students in Petroleum County, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Petroleum County, MT is Winnett School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petroleum County, MT public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Petroleum County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Petroleum County (2026)
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Petroleum County, MT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Petroleum County, MT include Winnett School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Petroleum County?
1 public elementary schools are located in Petroleum County.
What is the racial composition of students in Petroleum County?
Petroleum County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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