For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 273 students in Sheridan County, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sheridan County, MT are Westby School, Medicine Lake School and Plentywood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheridan County, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sheridan County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sheridan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westby School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 5th Ave East
Westby, MT 59275
(406) 385-2225
Westby, MT 59275
(406) 385-2225
Grades: PK-6
| 28 students
Rank: #22.
Medicine Lake School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 Young St
Medicine Lake, MT 59247
(406) 789-2211
Medicine Lake, MT 59247
(406) 789-2211
Grades: PK-6
| 48 students
Rank: #33.
Plentywood School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 East Laurel Avenue
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Grades: PK-6
| 197 students
Sheridan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 296
Outlook, MT 59252
(406) 895-2465
Outlook, MT 59252
(406) 895-2465
Grades: 7-8
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sheridan County, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sheridan County, MT include Westby School, Medicine Lake School and Plentywood School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sheridan County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Sheridan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan County?
Sheridan County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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