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Best Pondera County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 526 students in Pondera County, MT.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pondera County, MT are Utterback 4-6, Dupuyer School and Kingsbury Colony Attn Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Pondera County, MT public elementary schools have an score of 33% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pondera County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Pondera County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Utterback 4-6

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
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24 2nd Avenue Southwest
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 278-3227

Gr: 4-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: #22.

Dupuyer School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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319 Columbus Loop
Dupuyer, MT 59432
(406) 472-3297

Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: #33.

Kingsbury Colony Attn Center

(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
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804 4th Street
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314

Gr: PK-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1

Rank: #44.

Meadowlark School

(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
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17 3rd Avenue Southwest
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 278-5620

Gr: PK-3 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #55.

Valier School

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
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723 4th Street
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314

Gr: PK-6 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Rank: #66.

Miami School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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400 New Miami Colony Lane
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 472-3325

Gr: PK-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

Rank: #77.

Heart Butte 6-8

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
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1 School Rd
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200

Gr: 6-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Rank: #88.

Heart Butte Elementary School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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1 School Road
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200

Gr: PK-6 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pondera County, MT?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pondera County, MT include Utterback 4-6, Dupuyer School and Kingsbury Colony Attn Center.

How many public elementary schools are located in Pondera County?

7 public elementary schools are located in Pondera County.

What is the racial composition of students in Pondera County?

Pondera County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).