For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 1,777 students in Big Horn County, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Big Horn County, MT are Fort Smith School, Arrow Creek Elementary School and Hardin Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Horn County, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Big Horn County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Big Horn County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Smith School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 Avenue C
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 666-2350
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 666-2350
Grades: PK-5
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Arrow Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
612 Away Kurwak St.
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-8011
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-8011
Grades: PK-6
| 47 students
Rank: #33.
Hardin Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
631 W 5th Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6390
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6390
Grades: 3-5
| 258 students
Rank: #44.
Wyola Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mondell Avenue
Wyola, MT 59089
(406) 343-2722
Wyola, MT 59089
(406) 343-2722
Grades: PK-5
| 56 students
Rank: #55.
Wyola 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mondell Ave
Wyola, MT 59089
(406) 343-2722
Wyola, MT 59089
(406) 343-2722
Grades: 6-8
| 32 students
Rank: #66.
Hardin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
611 W 5th Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6300
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Rank: #77.
Crow Agency School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Ammaachimuua Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 638-2252
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 638-2252
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #88.
Lodge Grass School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
124 N St George
Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-2333
Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-2333
Grades: PK-6
| 189 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hardin Primary
Magnet School
314 W 3rd Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-9340
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-9340
Grades: PK-2
| 329 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Cheyenne Tribal School
Magnet School
1 Campus Dr
Busby, MT 59016
(406) 592-3646
Busby, MT 59016
(406) 592-3646
Grades: K-12
| 162 students
Rank: n/an/a
Spring Creek School
Magnet School
Lakeshore Drive
Decker, MT 59025
(406) 757-2515
Decker, MT 59025
(406) 757-2515
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Big Horn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Big Horn County, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Big Horn County, MT include Fort Smith School, Arrow Creek Elementary School and Hardin Intermediate.
How many public elementary schools are located in Big Horn County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Big Horn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Horn County?
Big Horn County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public elementary schools in Big Horn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Big Horn County include: Crow Agency School vs. Arrow Creek Elementary School, Lodge Grass School vs. Arrow Creek Elementary School, Arrow Creek Elementary School vs. Lodge Grass School
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