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Best Chouteau County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 731 students in Chouteau County, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Chouteau County, MT are Fort Benton School, Fort Benton 7-8 and Highwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chouteau County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Chouteau County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Best Public 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 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Fort Benton 7-8
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1820 Washington
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3213
Gr: 7-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Benton Lake School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17557 Bootlegger Trail
Floweree, MT 59440
(406) 452-9023
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #66.
Highwood High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
160 West Street South
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Geraldine Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
238 Brewster St
Geraldine, MT 59446
(406) 737-4371
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Geraldine Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
238 Brewster St
Geraldine, MT 59446
(406) 737-4371
Gr: 7-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #99.
Knees School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4177 Beaver Slide Rd
Carter, MT 59420
(406) 734-5217
Gr: PK-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #1010.
Geraldine High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
238 Brewster St
Geraldine, MT 59446
(406) 737-4371
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #1111.
Fort Benton High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 Washington
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3213
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Big Sandy 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
398 First Ave
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2502
Gr: 7-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1313.
Big Sandy High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
398 First Ave
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2502
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Chouteau County, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Chouteau County, MT include Fort Benton School, Fort Benton 7-8 and Highwood Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Chouteau County?
15 public schools are located in Chouteau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chouteau County?
Chouteau County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).

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