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Best Chouteau County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Benton School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1406 Franklin
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
160 West Street South
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
160 West Street South
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
17557 Bootlegger Trail
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
238 Brewster St
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
4177 Beaver Slide Rd
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
342 Vernon Ave
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2406
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Carter School
438 2nd Ave.
Carter, MT 59420
(406) 734-5387
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Chouteau County, MT

Chouteau County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Loma School (Closed 2004)
Box 185
Loma, MT 59460
(406) 739-4398
Gr: PK-6 | 3 students
Warrick School (Closed 2012)
29200 Warrick Road
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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