For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 462 students in Phillips County, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Phillips County, MT are Whitewater 6-8, Saco School and Whitewater School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phillips County, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Phillips County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Phillips County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitewater 6-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Main Street
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Saco School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
321 Hwy 243
Saco, MT 59261
(406) 527-3531
Saco, MT 59261
(406) 527-3531
Grades: PK-6
| 30 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Whitewater School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Main Street
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Grades: PK-5
| 20 students
Rank: #44.
Malta 6-7-8
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 High School Lane
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2225
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2225
Grades: 6-8
| 115 students
Rank: #55.
Malta K-5
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
706 South 3rd Avenue East
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2320
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2320
Grades: PK-8
| 242 students
Rank: #66.
Loring Colony School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6888 Turner Cutacross Rd
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 674-5525
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 674-5525
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
Rank: #77.
Dodson School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 First Ave W
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Grades: PK-6
| 41 students
Phillips County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
30miles South Of Malta Content
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 658-2643
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 658-2643
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
123 School Lane
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 673-3386
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 673-3386
Grades: K-6
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Phillips County, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Phillips County, MT include Whitewater 6-8, Saco School and Whitewater School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Phillips County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Phillips County.
What is the racial composition of students in Phillips County?
Phillips County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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