For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 491 students in Sweet Grass County, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Sweet Grass County, MT are Big Timber 7-8, Greycliff School and Mcleod School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sweet Grass County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Sweet Grass County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Sweet Grass County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Timber 7-8
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5th And Anderson
Big Timber, MT 59011
(406) 932-5939
Big Timber, MT 59011
(406) 932-5939
Gr: 7-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Greycliff School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 A Street
Greycliff, MT 59033
(406) 932-6641
Greycliff, MT 59033
(406) 932-6641
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mcleod School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23 Main Street
Mc Leod, MT 59052
(406) 932-6164
Mc Leod, MT 59052
(406) 932-6164
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Big Timber School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5th And Anderson
Big Timber, MT 59011
(406) 932-5939
Big Timber, MT 59011
(406) 932-5939
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Melville School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Melville Main St
Melville, MT 59055
(406) 537-4457
Melville, MT 59055
(406) 537-4457
Gr: PK-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #66.
Sweet Grass Co High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 W 5th Ave
Big Timber, MT 59011
(406) 932-5993
Big Timber, MT 59011
(406) 932-5993
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sweet Grass County, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Sweet Grass County, MT include Big Timber 7-8, Greycliff School and Mcleod School.
How many public schools are located in Sweet Grass County?
6 public schools are located in Sweet Grass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sweet Grass County?
Sweet Grass County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Sweet Grass County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sweet Grass County include: Sweet Grass Co High School vs. Big Timber School, Big Timber 7-8 vs. Big Timber School, Sweet Grass Co High School vs. Big Timber 7-8
Recent Articles
Multilingual Learner Growth Models & Accountability
Learn how multilingual learner growth models are reshaping school accountability systems and what it means for public schools in 2026.
School-Based Health Clinics: Funding, Billing, and Student Access
Learn how school-based health clinics are funded, how billing works, and how students access care in public schools.
Outdoor Learning in Urban Schools: Forest School Programs
Explore how urban districts adopt outdoor learning and forest school programs to boost student engagement, well-being, and academic success.