For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 273 students in Sheridan County, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sheridan County, MT are Westby School, Plentywood School and Medicine Lake School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheridan County, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sheridan County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Sheridan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westby School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 5th Ave East
Westby, MT 59275
(406) 385-2225
Westby, MT 59275
(406) 385-2225
Gr: PK-6 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Plentywood School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 East Laurel Avenue
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Gr: PK-6 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Medicine Lake School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
311 Young St
Medicine Lake, MT 59247
(406) 789-2211
Medicine Lake, MT 59247
(406) 789-2211
Gr: PK-6 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Sheridan County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 296
Outlook, MT 59252
(406) 895-2465
Outlook, MT 59252
(406) 895-2465
Gr: 7-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sheridan County, MT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sheridan County, MT include Westby School, Plentywood School and Medicine Lake School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sheridan County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Sheridan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan County?
Sheridan County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% 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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