For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 667 students in Powell County, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Powell County, MT are Avon School, Ovando School and Helmville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Powell County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Powell County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Powell County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avon School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
603 Main Street E.
Avon, MT 59713
(406) 492-6191
Avon, MT 59713
(406) 492-6191
Grades: PK-8
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
Ovando School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
108 Birch Street
Ovando, MT 59854
(406) 793-5722
Ovando, MT 59854
(406) 793-5722
Grades: PK-8
| 15 students
Rank: #33.
Helmville School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Schoolhouse Rd
Helmville, MT 59843
(406) 793-5656
Helmville, MT 59843
(406) 793-5656
Grades: PK-8
| 15 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Elliston School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 W Main St
Elliston, MT 59728
(406) 492-7676
Elliston, MT 59728
(406) 492-7676
Grades: PK-8
| 19 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Garrison School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33 School House Rd
Garrison, MT 59731
(406) 846-1043
Garrison, MT 59731
(406) 846-1043
Grades: PK-6
| 14 students
Rank: #66.
Gold Creek School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
825 Gold Creek Rd
Gold Creek, MT 59733
(406) 288-3560
Gold Creek, MT 59733
(406) 288-3560
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
E F Duvall 7-8
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
444 Montana Avenue
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
(406) 846-1684
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
(406) 846-1684
Grades: 7-8
| 78 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
O D Speer School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
444 Montana Avenue
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
(406) 846-2268
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
(406) 846-2268
Grades: PK-6
| 322 students
Rank: #99.
Powell County High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
709 Missouri Avenue
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
(406) 846-2757
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
(406) 846-2757
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Powell County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Powell County, MT include Avon School, Ovando School and Helmville School.
How many public schools are located in Powell County, MT?
9 public schools are located in Powell County, MT.
What is the racial composition of students in Powell County, MT?
Powell County, MT public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 22% (majority American Indian).
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