For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 299 students in Wheatland County, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Wheatland County, MT are Harlowton High School, Judith Gap 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 38% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Wheatland County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harlowton High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 Division St
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4324
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4324
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 22 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 169 students
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest 7-8
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
304 Division St
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361
Grades: 7-8
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
306 4th Avenue
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Wheatland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wheatland County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Wheatland County, MT include Harlowton High School, Judith Gap 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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