For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,434 students in Silver Bow County, MT (there are 4 private schools, serving 363 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Silver Bow County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Silver Bow County, MT are Hillcrest School, Whittier School and Margaret Leary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Silver Bow County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Silver Bow County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Best Silver Bow County Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest School
Math: 47% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 Continental Drive
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2850
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2850
Grades: PK-6
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Whittier School
Math: 38% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Sherman
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2890
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2890
Grades: PK-6
| 414 students
Rank: #33.
Margaret Leary School
Math: 37% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 4 Mile Vue Rd
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2550
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2550
Grades: PK-6
| 362 students
Rank: #44.
Butte High School
Math: 24% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Wyoming
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2220
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2220
Grades: 9-12
| 1,295 students
Rank: #55.
Ramsay School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3 Russell St
Ramsay, MT 59748
(406) 782-5470
Ramsay, MT 59748
(406) 782-5470
Grades: PK-6
| 117 students
Rank: #66.
West Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 S Emmett
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2700
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2700
Grades: PK-6
| 475 students
Rank: #77.
East Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Grand Avenue
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2600
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2600
Grades: 7-8
| 658 students
Rank: #88.
Ramsay 7-8
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3 Russell St
Ramsay, MT 59748
(406) 782-5470
Ramsay, MT 59748
(406) 782-5470
Grades: 6-8
| 47 students
Rank: #99.
Kennedy School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Emmett
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2450
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2450
Grades: PK-6
| 240 students
Rank: #1010.
Emerson School
Math: 18% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1924 Phillips Ave
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2800
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2800
Grades: PK-6
| 394 students
Silver Bow County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
111 North Montana
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2950
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2950
Grades: K-6
| 293 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Silver Bow County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Silver Bow County, MT include Hillcrest School, Whittier School and Margaret Leary School.
How many public schools are located in Silver Bow County, MT?
12 public schools are located in Silver Bow County, MT.
What percentage of students in Silver Bow County, MT go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Silver Bow County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Silver Bow County, MT?
Silver Bow County, MT public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 22% (majority American Indian).
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