For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 572 students in Pondera County, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pondera County, MT are Utterback 4-6, Dupuyer School and Meadowlark School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pondera County, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pondera County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pondera County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Utterback 4-6
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24 2nd Avenue Southwest
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 278-3227
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 278-3227
Grades: 4-6
| 111 students
Rank: #22.
Dupuyer School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
319 Columbus Loop
Dupuyer, MT 59432
(406) 472-3297
Dupuyer, MT 59432
(406) 472-3297
Grades: PK-8
| 46 students
Rank: #33.
Meadowlark School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17 3rd Avenue Southwest
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 278-5620
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 278-5620
Grades: PK-3
| 162 students
Rank: #44.
Valier School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
723 4th Street
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Grades: PK-6
| 66 students
Rank: #55.
Kingsbury Colony Attn Center
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
804 4th Street
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Grades: PK-8
| 22 students
Rank: #66.
Miami School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 New Miami Colony Lane
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 472-3325
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 472-3325
Grades: PK-8
| 41 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Heart Butte 6-8
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 School Rd
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 28 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Heart Butte Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 School Road
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 96 students
Pondera County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 259
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Grades: 7-8
| 32 students
220 North Wisconsin St
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 271-5251
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 271-5251
Grades: 3-5
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pondera County, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pondera County, MT include Utterback 4-6, Dupuyer School and Meadowlark School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pondera County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Pondera County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pondera County?
Pondera County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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