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Best Chinook Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 347 students in Chinook, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Chinook, MT are Hartland Elementary School, Meadowlark School and Chinook High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chinook, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Chinook have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Chinook, MT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hartland Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2105 Woodpile Road
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Meadowlark School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
623 New York
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Chinook High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
528 Ohio
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2236
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Chinook 7-8
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
528 Ohio
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2237
Gr: 7-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Bear Paw School
29815 Clear Creek Rd
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 395-4436
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Cleveland School
Highway 240 (25 Mile, South Of
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2018
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Chinook, Montana

Chinook, Montana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lone Tree Bench School (Closed 2004)
Route 70 Box 70
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 386-2253

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Chinook, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Chinook, MT include Hartland Elementary School, Meadowlark School and Chinook High School.
How many public schools are located in Chinook?
6 public schools are located in Chinook.
What is the racial composition of students in Chinook?
Chinook public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).

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