For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 491 students in Sweet Grass County, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Sweet Grass County, MT are Big Timber 7-8, Greycliff School and Mcleod School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sweet Grass County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Sweet Grass County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Sweet Grass County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Timber 7-8
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5th And Anderson
Big Timber, MT 59011
(406) 932-5939
Big Timber, MT 59011
(406) 932-5939
Grades: 7-8
| 70 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Greycliff School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 A Street
Greycliff, MT 59033
(406) 932-6641
Greycliff, MT 59033
(406) 932-6641
Grades: PK-8
| 2 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mcleod School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23 Main Street
Mc Leod, MT 59052
(406) 932-6164
Mc Leod, MT 59052
(406) 932-6164
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Rank: #44.
Melville School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Melville Main St
Melville, MT 59055
(406) 537-4457
Melville, MT 59055
(406) 537-4457
Grades: PK-8
| 25 students
Rank: #55.
Big Timber School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5th And Anderson
Big Timber, MT 59011
(406) 932-5939
Big Timber, MT 59011
(406) 932-5939
Grades: PK-6
| 235 students
Rank: #66.
Sweet Grass Co High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 W 5th Ave
Big Timber, MT 59011
(406) 932-5993
Big Timber, MT 59011
(406) 932-5993
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sweet Grass County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Sweet Grass County, MT include Big Timber 7-8, Greycliff School and Mcleod School.
How many public schools are located in Sweet Grass County?
6 public schools are located in Sweet Grass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sweet Grass County?
Sweet Grass County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Sweet Grass County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sweet Grass County include: Big Timber 7-8 vs. Big Timber School, Big Timber School vs. Big Timber 7-8, Big Timber 7-8 vs. Sweet Grass Co High School
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