| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highwood K-12 | Highwood | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 117 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Big Sandy K-12 Schools | Loma | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 197 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Geraldine K-12 | Geraldine | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 55 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Fort Benton High School District | Carter | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 107 | 1 | 9–12 | 3 |
How Chouteau County compares
Together they enroll 476 students across 10 schools. The largest is Big Sandy K-12 Schools with 197 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the Montana average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Chouteau County, Montana
Chouteau County has 4 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Chouteau County is Highwood K-12 (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Montana. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Chouteau County, MT?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Chouteau County, MT. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Chouteau County, MT?
Of the districts serving Chouteau County, Highwood K-12 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 96th percentile among Montana school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Montana reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Montana and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Montana only, never across state lines.