For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 87 students in Carter County, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carter County, MT are Hammond School and Ekalaka Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carter County, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carter County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Carter County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hammond School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10851 Highway 212
Hammond, MT 59332
(406) 427-5438
Hammond, MT 59332
(406) 427-5438
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
Rank: #22.
Ekalaka Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
106 E Park St
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8765
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8765
Grades: PK-6
| 62 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alzada School
Magnet School
236 Spring Street
Alzada, MT 59311
(406) 828-4445
Alzada, MT 59311
(406) 828-4445
Grades: PK-8
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hawks Home School
Magnet School
1461 Hammond Road
Hammond, MT 59332
(605) 892-5881
Hammond, MT 59332
(605) 892-5881
Grades: PK-8
| 2 students
Carter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1145 Prairie Dale Rd
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8880
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Carter County, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carter County, MT include Hammond School and Ekalaka Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carter County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Carter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carter County?
Carter County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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