For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 705 students in Powell County, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Powell County, MT are Avon School, Ovando School and Elliston School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Powell County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Powell County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Powell County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Avon 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
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ovando 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
Gr: PK-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Elliston 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
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Helmville 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
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Garrison School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33 School House Rd
Garrison, MT 59731
(406) 846-1043
Garrison, MT 59731
(406) 846-1043
Gr: PK-6 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
O D Speer 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
Gr: PK-6 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
E F Duvall 7-8
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
444 Montana Avenue
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
(406) 846-1684
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
(406) 846-1684
Gr: 7-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Powell County High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
709 Missouri Avenue
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
(406) 846-2757
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
(406) 846-2757
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Powell County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
825 Gold Creek Rd
Gold Creek, MT 59733
(406) 288-3560
Gold Creek, MT 59733
(406) 288-3560
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Powell County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Powell County, MT include Avon School, Ovando School and Elliston School.
How many public schools are located in Powell County?
8 public schools are located in Powell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Powell County?
Powell County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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