For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 926 students in Pondera County, MT (there are 1 private school, serving 48 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Pondera County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Pondera County, MT are Utterback 4-6, Dupuyer School and Heart Butte High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pondera County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Pondera County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Pondera County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Utterback 4-6
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24 2nd Avenue Southwest
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 278-3227
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 278-3227
Grades: 4-6
| 119 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dupuyer School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
319 Columbus Loop
Dupuyer, MT 59432
(406) 472-3297
Dupuyer, MT 59432
(406) 472-3297
Grades: PK-8
| 21 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Heart Butte High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 School Rd
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-3344
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-3344
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #44.
Utterback 7-8
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24 2nd Avenue Southwest
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 278-3227
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 278-3227
Grades: 7-8
| 69 students
Rank: #55.
Meadowlark School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17 3rd Avenue Southwest
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 278-5620
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 278-5620
Grades: PK-3
| 154 students
Rank: #66.
Valier School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
723 4th Street
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Grades: PK-6
| 78 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Conrad High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
308 South Illinois St
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 278-3285
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 278-3285
Grades: 9-12
| 153 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Kingsbury Colony Attn Center
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
804 4th Street
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Grades: PK-8
| 20 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Valier 7-8
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
723 4th Street
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Grades: 7-8
| 24 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Valier High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
804 4th Street
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3613
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3613
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #1111.
Miami School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 New Miami Colony Lane
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 472-3325
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 472-3325
Grades: PK-8
| 34 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Heart Butte 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 School Rd
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 39 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Heart Butte Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 School Road
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 95 students
Pondera County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 259
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Grades: 7-8
| 32 students
220 North Wisconsin St
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 271-5251
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 271-5251
Grades: 3-5
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pondera County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Pondera County, MT include Utterback 4-6, Dupuyer School and Heart Butte High School.
How many public schools are located in Pondera County?
13 public schools are located in Pondera County.
What percentage of students in Pondera County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Pondera County are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pondera County?
Pondera County public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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