For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 41 students in Denton, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Denton, MT are Denton School and Denton 6-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denton, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Denton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Denton, MT (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Denton School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Lehman
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Gr: PK-5 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Denton 6-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Lehman
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Gr: 6-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Denton, MT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Denton, MT include Denton School and Denton 6-8.
How many public elementary schools are located in Denton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Denton.
What is the racial composition of students in Denton?
Denton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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