Best Public Schools in Harlowton, MT (2025-26)

Best Harlowton Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 267 students in Harlowton, MT (there are , serving 24 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Harlowton, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).

The top ranked public schools in Harlowton, MT are Harlowton High School, Hillcrest School and Hillcrest 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Harlowton, MT public schools have an score of 36% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Harlowton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.

Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Harlowton, MT (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Harlowton High School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
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304 Division St
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4324

Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: #22.

Hillcrest School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
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500 B Avenue Ne
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361

Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #33.

Hillcrest 7-8

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
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304 Division St
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361

Gr: 7-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Harlowton, MT?

The top ranked public schools in Harlowton, MT include Harlowton High School, Hillcrest School and Hillcrest 7-8.

How many public schools are located in Harlowton?

3 public schools are located in Harlowton.

What percentage of students in Harlowton go to public school?

92% of all K-12 students in Harlowton are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).

What is the racial composition of students in Harlowton?

Harlowton public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).