For the 2025 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 46% 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 (2025)
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 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 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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