For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 667 students in Phillips County, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Phillips County, MT are Saco 7-8, Whitewater 6-8 and Saco High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phillips County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Phillips County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Phillips County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saco 7-8
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
321 Hwy 243
Saco, MT 59261
(406) 527-3531
Saco, MT 59261
(406) 527-3531
Grades: 7-8
| 5 students
Rank: #22.
Whitewater 6-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Main Street
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
Rank: #33.
Saco High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
321 Hwy 243
Saco, MT 59261
(406) 527-3531
Saco, MT 59261
(406) 527-3531
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Dodson High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
124 First Ave W
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Saco School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
321 Hwy 243
Saco, MT 59261
(406) 527-3531
Saco, MT 59261
(406) 527-3531
Grades: PK-6
| 30 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Whitewater School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Main Street
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Grades: PK-5
| 20 students
Rank: #77.
Malta 6-7-8
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 High School Lane
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2225
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2225
Grades: 6-8
| 115 students
Rank: #88.
Malta K-5
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
706 South 3rd Avenue East
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2320
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2320
Grades: PK-8
| 242 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Loring Colony School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6888 Turner Cutacross Rd
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 674-5525
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 674-5525
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Whitewater High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Main Street
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: #1111.
Dodson School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 First Ave W
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Grades: PK-6
| 41 students
Rank: #1212.
Dodson 7-8
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 First Ave W
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Grades: 7-8
| 22 students
Rank: #1313.
Malta High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 High School Lane
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2002
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2002
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
Phillips County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
30miles South Of Malta Content
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 658-2643
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 658-2643
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
123 School Lane
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 673-3386
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 673-3386
Grades: K-6
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Phillips County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Phillips County, MT include Saco 7-8, Whitewater 6-8 and Saco High School.
How many public schools are located in Phillips County?
13 public schools are located in Phillips County.
What is the racial composition of students in Phillips County?
Phillips County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Phillips County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Phillips County include: Saco High School vs. Malta High School, Malta High School vs. Saco High School, Malta High School vs. Dodson High School
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