For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 1,381 students in Richland County, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Richland County, MT are East Fairview Elementary School, West Side Elementary School and Sidney Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Richland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 2nd St S
Fairview, MT 59221
(701) 844-5649
Fairview, MT 59221
(701) 844-5649
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 5th Street Sw
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-5501
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-5501
Gr: PK-2 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Sidney Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 South Central Ave
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-4050
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-4050
Gr: 6-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 3rd Avenue Se
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-4080
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-4080
Gr: 3-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Rau School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12138 County Rd 350
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 482-1088
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 482-1088
Gr: PK-6 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Fairview School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
713 S Western Ave
Fairview, MT 59221
(406) 742-5265
Fairview, MT 59221
(406) 742-5265
Gr: PK-5 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Savage School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
368 Mesa South
Savage, MT 59262
(406) 776-2317
Savage, MT 59262
(406) 776-2317
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Fairview 6-8
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
713 S Western Ave
Fairview, MT 59221
(406) 742-5265
Fairview, MT 59221
(406) 742-5265
Gr: 6-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Lambert School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
121 3rd Ave Nw
Lambert, MT 59243
(406) 774-3333
Lambert, MT 59243
(406) 774-3333
Gr: PK-6 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
7 Miles Nw Of Sidney Hwy 200
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 798-3361
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 798-3361
Gr: PK-6 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
301 2nd St S
Fairview, MT 59221
(701) 844-5649
Fairview, MT 59221
(701) 844-5649
Gr: K-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 79:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Richland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Richland County, MT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Richland County, MT include East Fairview Elementary School, West Side Elementary School and Sidney Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Richland County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Richland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County?
Richland County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public elementary schools in Richland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Richland County include: East Fairview Elementary School vs. Fairview School, Fairview School vs. East Fairview Elementary School, Fairview 6-8 vs. East Fairview Elementary School
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