For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 453 students in Poplar, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Poplar, MT are Poplar School and Poplar 5-6 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poplar, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Poplar have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Poplar, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poplar School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 4th Avenue West
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6630
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6630
Gr: PK-4 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Poplar 5-6 School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 4th Avenue West
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6730
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6730
Gr: 5-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Poplar, MT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Poplar, MT include Poplar School and Poplar 5-6 School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Poplar?
2 public elementary schools are located in Poplar.
What is the racial composition of students in Poplar?
Poplar public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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