Best Public Elementary Schools in Phillips County (2025-26)

Best Phillips County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 462 students in Phillips County, MT.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Phillips County, MT are Whitewater 6-8, Saco School and Whitewater School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Phillips County, MT public elementary schools have an score of 39% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Phillips County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Montana public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Phillips County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Whitewater 6-8

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
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Top 20%

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1 Main Street
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417

Gr: 6-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.

Saco School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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321 Hwy 243
Saco, MT 59261
(406) 527-3531

Gr: PK-6 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.

Whitewater School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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1 Main Street
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417

Gr: PK-5 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #44.

Malta 6-7-8

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
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1 High School Lane
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2225

Gr: 6-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Rank: #55.

Malta K-5

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
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706 South 3rd Avenue East
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2320

Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Rank: #66.

Dodson School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
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124 First Ave W
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362

Gr: PK-6 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: n/an/a

Loring Colony School

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6888 Turner Cutacross Rd
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 674-5525

Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Phillips County, MT

Phillips County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Landusky School (Closed 2007)

Hc 63 Box 5140
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 673-3238

Gr: PK-8 | 4 students

Tallow Creek School (Closed 2013)

30miles South Of Malta Content
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 658-2643

Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1

Zortman Grade School (Closed 2009)

123 School Lane
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 673-3386

Gr: K-6 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Phillips County, MT?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Phillips County, MT include Whitewater 6-8, Saco School and Whitewater School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Phillips County?

7 public elementary schools are located in Phillips County.

What is the racial composition of students in Phillips County?

Phillips County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).