For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 709 students in Sanders County, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sanders County, MT are Plains Elementary School, Trout Creek School and Thompson Falls Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sanders County, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sanders County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Sanders County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plains Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
412 Rittenour
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-3642
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-3642
Grades: PK-6
| 235 students
Rank: #22.
Trout Creek School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4 School Lane
Trout Creek, MT 59874
(406) 827-3629
Trout Creek, MT 59874
(406) 827-3629
Grades: PK-6
| 24 students
Rank: #33.
Thompson Falls Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 Columbia
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3592
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3592
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
Rank: #44.
Hot Springs School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Broadway
Hot Springs, MT 59845
(406) 741-2014
Hot Springs, MT 59845
(406) 741-2014
Grades: PK-6
| 90 students
Rank: #55.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 B Street
Dixon, MT 59831
(406) 246-3566
Dixon, MT 59831
(406) 246-3566
Grades: PK-6
| 35 students
Rank: #66.
Noxon School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Noxon Avenue
Noxon, MT 59853
(406) 847-2442
Noxon, MT 59853
(406) 847-2442
Grades: PK-6
| 78 students
Sanders County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
781 Montana Hwy 382
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 741-2837
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 741-2837
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2 Schoolhouse Hill Rd
Paradise, MT 59856
(406) 826-3344
Paradise, MT 59856
(406) 826-3344
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sanders County, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sanders County, MT include Plains Elementary School, Trout Creek School and Thompson Falls Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sanders County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Sanders County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sanders County?
Sanders County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public elementary schools in Sanders County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sanders County include: Thompson Falls Elementary School vs. Plains Elementary School
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