For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 398 students in Phillips County, MT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Phillips County, MT are Saco 7-8, Whitewater 6-8 and Malta 6-7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phillips County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Phillips County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Phillips County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saco 7-8
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
321 Hwy 243
Saco, MT 59261
(406) 527-3531
Saco, MT 59261
(406) 527-3531
Grades: 7-8
| 5 students
Rank: #22.
Whitewater 6-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Main Street
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
Rank: #33.
Malta 6-7-8
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 High School Lane
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2225
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2225
Grades: 6-8
| 115 students
Rank: #44.
Malta K-5
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
706 South 3rd Avenue East
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2320
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2320
Grades: PK-8
| 242 students
Rank: #55.
Loring Colony School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6888 Turner Cutacross Rd
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 674-5525
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 674-5525
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
Rank: #66.
Dodson 7-8
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 First Ave W
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Grades: 7-8
| 22 students
Phillips County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
30miles South Of Malta Content
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 658-2643
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 658-2643
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
123 School Lane
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 673-3386
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 673-3386
Grades: K-6
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Phillips County, MT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Phillips County, MT include Saco 7-8, Whitewater 6-8 and Malta 6-7-8.
How many public middle schools are located in Phillips County?
6 public middle schools are located in Phillips County.
What is the racial composition of students in Phillips County?
Phillips County public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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