For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 424 students in Chouteau County, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chouteau County, MT are Fort Benton School, Highwood Middle School and Highwood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chouteau County, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chouteau County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chouteau County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Benton School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1406 Franklin
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3761
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3761
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Highwood Middle School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 West Street South
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Gr: 6-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Highwood School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 West Street South
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Gr: PK-5 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Benton Lake School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17557 Bootlegger Trail
Floweree, MT 59440
(406) 452-9023
Floweree, MT 59440
(406) 452-9023
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #55.
Geraldine Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
238 Brewster St
Geraldine, MT 59446
(406) 737-4371
Geraldine, MT 59446
(406) 737-4371
Gr: PK-6 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Knees School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4177 Beaver Slide Rd
Carter, MT 59420
(406) 734-5217
Carter, MT 59420
(406) 734-5217
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #77.
F E Miley School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
342 Vernon Ave
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2406
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2406
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
438 2nd Ave.
Carter, MT 59420
(406) 734-5387
Carter, MT 59420
(406) 734-5387
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Chouteau County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
29200 Warrick Road
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 386-2285
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 386-2285
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Chouteau County, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chouteau County, MT include Fort Benton School, Highwood Middle School and Highwood School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chouteau County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Chouteau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chouteau County?
Chouteau County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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