For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 207 students in Granite County, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Granite County, MT are Hall School, Drummond School and Philipsburg School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Granite County, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Granite County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Granite County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hall School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
109 West Main
Hall, MT 59837
(406) 288-3440
Hall, MT 59837
(406) 288-3440
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Drummond School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 W Edwards
Drummond, MT 59832
(406) 288-3283
Drummond, MT 59832
(406) 288-3283
Gr: PK-6 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Philipsburg School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Schnepel St
Philipsburg, MT 59858
(406) 859-3233
Philipsburg, MT 59858
(406) 859-3233
Gr: PK-6 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Granite County, MT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Granite County, MT include Hall School, Drummond School and Philipsburg School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Granite County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Granite County.
What is the racial composition of students in Granite County?
Granite County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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