For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 143 students in Vaughn, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Vaughn, MT are Hillcrest Colony Elementary School, Vaughn 7-8 and Vaughn School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vaughn, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Vaughn have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Vaughn, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Colony Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1124 Wilson Road
Vaughn, MT 59487
(406) 463-2236
Vaughn, MT 59487
(406) 463-2236
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Vaughn 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
480 Central Avenue
Vaughn, MT 59487
(406) 965-2231
Vaughn, MT 59487
(406) 965-2231
Gr: 7-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Vaughn School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
480 Central Avenue
Vaughn, MT 59487
(406) 965-2231
Vaughn, MT 59487
(406) 965-2231
Gr: PK-6 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Vaughn, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Vaughn, MT include Hillcrest Colony Elementary School, Vaughn 7-8 and Vaughn School.
How many public schools are located in Vaughn?
3 public schools are located in Vaughn.
What is the racial composition of students in Vaughn?
Vaughn public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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