For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 463 students in Whitehall, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Whitehall, MT are Whitehall Elementary School, Whitehall High School and Whitehall 6-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitehall, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Whitehall have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Whitehall, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitehall Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 N Division
Whitehall, MT 59759
(406) 287-3882
Whitehall, MT 59759
(406) 287-3882
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Whitehall High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 W Yellowstone
Whitehall, MT 59759
(406) 287-3862
Whitehall, MT 59759
(406) 287-3862
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Whitehall 6-8
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Division
Whitehall, MT 59759
(406) 287-3882
Whitehall, MT 59759
(406) 287-3882
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Whitehall, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Whitehall, MT include Whitehall Elementary School, Whitehall High School and Whitehall 6-8.
How many public schools are located in Whitehall?
3 public schools are located in Whitehall.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitehall?
Whitehall public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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