| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadview High School District | Acton | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 56 | 1 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Billings High School District | Billings | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 5,610 | 3 | 9–12 | 5 |
| Shepherd High School District | Shepherd | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 253 | 1 | 9–12 | 1 |
| Huntley Project K-12 Schools | Ballantine | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 773 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Custer K-12 Schools | Custer | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 105 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Laurel High School District | Laurel | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 619 | 1 | 9–12 | 1 |
| Morin Elementary School District | Billings | Not rated | 25 | 1 | PK–6 | 0 |
How Yellowstone County compares
Together they enroll 7,441 students across 13 schools. The largest is Billings High School District with 5,610 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the Montana average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10. 1 of the 7 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Yellowstone County, Montana
Yellowstone County has 7 public school districts covering 14 zip codes. The top-rated district in Yellowstone County is Broadview High School District (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 Yellowstone County, MT?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone County, MT?
Of the districts serving Yellowstone County, Broadview High School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 98th 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.