For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 432 students in Powell County, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Powell County, MT are Avon School, Helmville School and Ovando School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Powell County, 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 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Powell County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Powell County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Avon School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
603 Main Street E.
Avon, MT 59713
(406) 492-6191
Avon, MT 59713
(406) 492-6191
Grades: PK-8
| 28 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Helmville School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Schoolhouse Rd
Helmville, MT 59843
(406) 793-5656
Helmville, MT 59843
(406) 793-5656
Grades: PK-8
| 16 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Ovando School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
108 Birch Street
Ovando, MT 59854
(406) 793-5722
Ovando, MT 59854
(406) 793-5722
Grades: PK-8
| 16 students
Rank: #44.
Elliston School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 W Main St
Elliston, MT 59728
(406) 492-7676
Elliston, MT 59728
(406) 492-7676
Grades: PK-8
| 19 students
Rank: #55.
Garrison School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33 School House Rd
Garrison, MT 59731
(406) 846-1043
Garrison, MT 59731
(406) 846-1043
Grades: PK-6
| 17 students
Rank: #66.
O D Speer School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
444 Montana Avenue
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
(406) 846-2268
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
(406) 846-2268
Grades: PK-6
| 336 students
Powell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
825 Gold Creek Rd
Gold Creek, MT 59733
(406) 288-3560
Gold Creek, MT 59733
(406) 288-3560
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Powell County, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Powell County, MT include Avon School, Helmville School and Ovando School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Powell County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Powell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Powell County?
Powell County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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