For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 149 students in Daniels County, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Daniels County, MT is Scobey School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Daniels County, MT public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Daniels County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Daniels County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scobey School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 2nd Avenue East
Scobey, MT 59263
(406) 487-2202
Scobey, MT 59263
(406) 487-2202
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Daniels County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 89
Flaxville, MT 59222
(406) 474-2211
Flaxville, MT 59222
(406) 474-2211
Gr: 7-8 | 2 students
Box 89
Flaxville, MT 59222
(406) 474-2211
Flaxville, MT 59222
(406) 474-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Box 89
Flaxville, MT 59222
(406) 474-2211
Flaxville, MT 59222
(406) 474-2211
Gr: PK-6 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
213 Main St
Peerless, MT 59253
(406) 893-4377
Peerless, MT 59253
(406) 893-4377
Gr: 7-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
213 Main St
Peerless, MT 59253
(406) 893-4377
Peerless, MT 59253
(406) 893-4377
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
213 Main St
Peerless, MT 59253
(406) 893-4377
Peerless, MT 59253
(406) 893-4377
Gr: PK-6 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Daniels County, MT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Daniels County, MT include Scobey School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Daniels County?
1 public elementary schools are located in Daniels County.
What is the racial composition of students in Daniels County?
Daniels County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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