| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conrad High School District | Conrad | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 153 | 1 | 9–12 | 1 |
| Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools | Brady | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 134 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Valier High School District | Dupuyer | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 46 | 1 | 9–12 | 2 |
| Heart Butte K-12 Schools | Heart Butte | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 208 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Pondera County compares
Together they enroll 541 students across 10 schools. The largest is Heart Butte K-12 Schools with 208 students. Districts here average 3.0/10, below the Montana average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Pondera County, Montana
Pondera County has 4 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Pondera County is Conrad High School District (5/10). 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 Pondera County, MT?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Pondera 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 Pondera County, MT?
Of the districts serving Pondera County, Conrad High School District has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 44th 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.