For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 191 students in Wheatland County, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wheatland County, MT are Judith Gap School and Hillcrest School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheatland County, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wheatland County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wheatland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Judith Gap School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
306 4th Avenue
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Gr: PK-6 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Hillcrest School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 B Avenue Ne
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wheatland County, MT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wheatland County, MT include Judith Gap School and Hillcrest School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wheatland County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Wheatland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheatland County?
Wheatland County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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