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Best Silver Bow County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,403 students in Silver Bow County, MT (there are 4 private schools, serving 363 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Silver Bow County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Silver Bow County, MT are Hillcrest School, Margaret Leary School and Whittier School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Silver Bow County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Silver Bow County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Silver Bow County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3000 Continental Drive
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2850
Gr: PK-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Margaret Leary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1301 4 Mile Vue Rd
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2550
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Whittier School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2500 Sherman
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2890
Gr: PK-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
West Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 S Emmett
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2700
Gr: PK-6 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Emerson School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1924 Phillips Ave
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2800
Gr: PK-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Ramsay School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3 Russell St
Ramsay, MT 59748
(406) 782-5470
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Kennedy School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 N Emmett
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2450
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Ramsay Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3 Russell St
Ramsay, MT 59748
(406) 782-5470
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
East Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Grand Avenue
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2600
Gr: 7-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
Butte High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 S Wyoming
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,266 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Divide School
50 Schoolhouse Road
Divide, MT 59727
(406) 267-3347
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Silver Bow County, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Silver Bow County, MT include Hillcrest School, Margaret Leary School and Whittier School.
How many public schools are located in Silver Bow County?
12 public schools are located in Silver Bow County.
What percentage of students in Silver Bow County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Silver Bow County are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Silver Bow County?
Silver Bow County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Silver Bow County are often viewed compared to one another?

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