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Best Chinook Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 351 students in Chinook, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Chinook, MT are Hartland Elementary School, Meadowlark School and Chinook High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chinook, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Chinook have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Chinook, MT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hartland Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2105 Woodpile Road
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Meadowlark School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
623 New York
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Chinook High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
528 Ohio
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2236
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Chinook 7-8
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
528 Ohio
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2237
Gr: 7-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Bear Paw School
29815 Clear Creek Rd
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 395-4436
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Cleveland School
Highway 240 (25 Mile, South Of
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2018
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Chinook, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Chinook, MT include Hartland Elementary School, Meadowlark School and Chinook High School.
How many public schools are located in Chinook?
6 public schools are located in Chinook.
What is the racial composition of students in Chinook?
Chinook public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).

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