For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 485 students in Sheridan County, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Sheridan County, MT are Medicine Lake 7-8, Westby School and Medicine Lake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheridan County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Sheridan County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Sheridan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Medicine Lake 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
311 Young St
Medicine Lake, MT 59247
(406) 789-2211
Medicine Lake, MT 59247
(406) 789-2211
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #3 - 53. - 5.
Medicine Lake High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
311 Young St
Medicine Lake, MT 59247
(406) 789-2211
Medicine Lake, MT 59247
(406) 789-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Westby 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 5th Ave East
Westby, MT 59275
(406) 385-2225
Westby, MT 59275
(406) 385-2225
Grades: 7-8
| 5 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Westby High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 5th Ave East
Westby, MT 59275
(406) 385-2225
Westby, MT 59275
(406) 385-2225
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Rank: #66.
Plentywood 7-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 East Laurel Avenue
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Grades: 7-8
| 51 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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
Rank: #99.
Plentywood High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 East Laurel Avenue
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Sheridan County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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 schools in Sheridan County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Sheridan County, MT include Medicine Lake 7-8, Westby School and Medicine Lake High School.
How many public schools are located in Sheridan County?
9 public schools are located in Sheridan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan County?
Sheridan County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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