For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,301 students in Havre, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Havre, MT are Cottonwood School, Davey Elementary School and Lincoln-mckinley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Havre, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Havre have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Havre, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14627 Wildhorse Road
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 394-2273
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 394-2273
Grades: PK-8
| 19 students
Rank: #22.
Davey Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
56182 Clear Creek Rd, 7 Miles
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 395-4461
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 395-4461
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln-mckinley School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 4th Street
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9619
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9619
Grades: 2-3
| 295 students
Rank: #44.
Havre Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1441 11th Street West
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9613
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9613
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
Rank: #55.
Sunnyside School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 14th Street
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9671
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9671
Grades: K-8
| 325 students
Rank: n/an/a
1207 Washington
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-5554
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-5554
Grades: PK-1
| 273 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Havre, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Havre, MT include Cottonwood School, Davey Elementary School and Lincoln-mckinley School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Havre?
6 public elementary schools are located in Havre.
What is the racial composition of students in Havre?
Havre public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public elementary schools in Havre are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Havre include: Sunnyside School vs. Cottonwood School, Cottonwood School vs. Sunnyside School, Cottonwood School vs. Highland Park School
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