| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malta K-12 Schools | Loring | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 519 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Whitewater K-12 Schools | Whitewater | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 39 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Dodson K-12 | Dodson | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 92 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Saco High School District | Saco | Not rated | 10 | 1 | 9–12 | 1 |
How Phillips County compares
Together they enroll 660 students across 11 schools. The largest is Malta K-12 Schools with 519 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Montana average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10. 1 of the 4 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Phillips County, Montana
Phillips County has 4 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Phillips County is Malta K-12 Schools (9/10). 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 Phillips County, MT?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Phillips 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 Phillips County, MT?
Of the districts serving Phillips County, Malta K-12 Schools has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 87th 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.