For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 299 students in Wheatland County, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Wheatland County, MT are Judith Gap School, Harlowton High School and Hillcrest School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheatland County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Wheatland County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Wheatland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Judith Gap School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
306 4th Avenue
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Gr: PK-6 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Harlowton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
304 Division St
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4324
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4324
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Hillcrest School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 B Avenue Ne
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 Division St
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361
Gr: 7-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
306 4th Avenue
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Gr: 7-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: n/an/a
306 4th Avenue
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Wheatland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Main Street
Shawmut, MT 59078
(406) 632-4430
Shawmut, MT 59078
(406) 632-4430
Gr: PK-6 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wheatland County, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Wheatland County, MT include Judith Gap School, Harlowton High School and Hillcrest School.
How many public schools are located in Wheatland County?
6 public schools are located in Wheatland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheatland County?
Wheatland County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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