Top Rankings
Winifred K-12 Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 152 students in Winifred K-12 Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Winifred K-12 Schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
845 Schools
# Students
152 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Winifred K-12 Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 335 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#60 out of 350 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.40
% American Indian
2%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
96%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $159,809 is higher than the state median of $15,490. The school district revenue/student has grown by 431% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $70,000 is higher than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 214% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$159,809
$15,490
Spending / Student
$70,000
$15,580
Best Winifred K-12 Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winifred High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
507 Main Street
Winifred, MT 59489
(406) 462-5420
Winifred, MT 59489
(406) 462-5420
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Winifred School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
507 Main Street
Winifred, MT 59489
(406) 462-5349
Winifred, MT 59489
(406) 462-5349
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Winifred 6-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
507 Main Street
Winifred, MT 59489
(406) 462-5349
Winifred, MT 59489
(406) 462-5349
Gr: 6-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winifred K-12 Schools?
Winifred K-12 Schools manages 3 public schools serving 152 students.
What is the rank of Winifred K-12 Schools?
Winifred K-12 Schools is ranked #136 out of 335 school districts in Montana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Winifred K-12 Schools?
96% of Winifred K-12 Schools students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winifred K-12 Schools?
Winifred K-12 Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Winifred K-12 Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $70,000 is higher than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 214% over four school years.
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