For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 149 students in Daniels County, MT.
The top ranked public elementary school in Daniels County, MT is Scobey School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Daniels County, MT public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Daniels County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Daniels County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scobey School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 2nd Avenue East
Scobey, MT 59263
(406) 487-2202
Scobey, MT 59263
(406) 487-2202
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
Daniels County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 89
Flaxville, MT 59222
(406) 474-2211
Flaxville, MT 59222
(406) 474-2211
Grades: 7-8
| 2 students
213 Main St
Peerless, MT 59253
(406) 893-4377
Peerless, MT 59253
(406) 893-4377
Grades: 7-8
| 3 students
213 Main St
Peerless, MT 59253
(406) 893-4377
Peerless, MT 59253
(406) 893-4377
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Daniels County, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Daniels County, MT include Scobey School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Daniels County?
1 public elementary schools are located in Daniels County.
What is the racial composition of students in Daniels County?
Daniels County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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