For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 1,309 students in Richland County, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Richland County, MT are East Fairview Elementary School, West Side Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Richland County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 2nd St S
Fairview, MT 59221
(701) 844-5649
Fairview, MT 59221
(701) 844-5649
Grades: K-8
| 62 students
Rank: #22.
West Side Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 5th Street Sw
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-5501
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-5501
Grades: PK-2
| 321 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 3rd Avenue Se
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-4080
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-4080
Grades: 3-5
| 251 students
Rank: #44.
Sidney Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 South Central Ave
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-4050
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-4050
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
Rank: #55.
Rau School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12138 County Rd 350
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 482-1088
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 482-1088
Grades: PK-6
| 69 students
Rank: #66.
Savage School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
368 Mesa South
Savage, MT 59262
(406) 776-2317
Savage, MT 59262
(406) 776-2317
Grades: PK-6
| 76 students
Rank: #77.
Brorson School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7 Miles Nw Of Sidney Hwy 200
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 798-3361
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 798-3361
Grades: PK-6
| 4 students
Rank: #88.
Fairview School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
713 S Western Ave
Fairview, MT 59221
(406) 742-5265
Fairview, MT 59221
(406) 742-5265
Grades: PK-6
| 146 students
Rank: #99.
Lambert School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 3rd Ave Nw
Lambert, MT 59243
(406) 774-3333
Lambert, MT 59243
(406) 774-3333
Grades: PK-6
| 66 students
Rank: n/an/a
Squaw Gap School
Magnet School
494 Hwy 16 N
Sidney, MT 59270
(701) 565-2230
Sidney, MT 59270
(701) 565-2230
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Yellowstone Virtual Academy
Magnet School
301 2nd St S
Fairview, MT 59221
(701) 844-5649
Fairview, MT 59221
(701) 844-5649
Grades: K-8
| 30 students
Richland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Richland County, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Richland County, MT include East Fairview Elementary School, West Side Elementary School and Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Richland County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Richland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County?
Richland County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public elementary schools in Richland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Richland County include: Fairview School vs. East Fairview Elementary School, East Fairview Elementary School vs. Fairview School
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