| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plains K-12 Schools | Paradise | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 453 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Thompson Falls High School District | Thompson Falls | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 201 | 1 | 9–12 | 1 |
| Hot Springs K-12 | Hot Springs | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 166 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Charlo High School District | Dixon | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 83 | 1 | 9–12 | 1 |
| Noxon High School District | Heron | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 67 | 1 | 9–12 | 3 |
How Sanders County compares
Together they enroll 970 students across 9 schools. The largest is Plains K-12 Schools with 453 students. Districts here average 6.4/10, above the Montana average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Sanders County, Montana
Sanders County has 5 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Sanders County is Plains 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 Sanders County, MT?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Sanders 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 Sanders County, MT?
Of the districts serving Sanders County, Plains K-12 Schools has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 88th 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.