For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 269 students in Sweet Grass County, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sweet Grass County, MT are Greycliff School, Mcleod School and Melville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sweet Grass County, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sweet Grass County 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 Sweet Grass County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 2 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 25 students
Rank: #44.
Big Timber School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5th And Anderson
Big Timber, MT 59011
(406) 932-5939
Big Timber, MT 59011
(406) 932-5939
Grades: PK-6
| 235 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sweet Grass County, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sweet Grass County, MT include Greycliff School, Mcleod School and Melville School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sweet Grass County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Sweet Grass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sweet Grass County?
Sweet Grass County 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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