| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plentywood K-12 Schools | Antelope | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 371 | 3 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Westby K-12 Schools | Westby | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 50 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Medicine Lake K-12 Schools | Dagmar | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 84 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Sheridan County compares
Together they enroll 505 students across 9 schools. The largest is Plentywood K-12 Schools with 371 students. Districts here average 8.0/10, above the Montana average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 7/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Sheridan County, Montana
Sheridan County has 3 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Sheridan County is Plentywood 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 Sheridan County, MT?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Sheridan 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 Sheridan County, MT?
Of the districts serving Sheridan County, Plentywood K-12 Schools has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 85th 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.