For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 191 students in Wheatland County, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wheatland County, MT are Judith Gap School and Hillcrest School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheatland County, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wheatland County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 Wheatland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Judith Gap School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
306 4th Avenue
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Grades: PK-6
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Hillcrest School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 B Avenue Ne
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361
Grades: PK-8
| 169 students
Wheatland County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wheatland County, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wheatland County, MT include Judith Gap School and Hillcrest School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wheatland County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Wheatland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheatland County?
Wheatland 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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