For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 135 students in Ekalaka, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Ekalaka, MT are Carter County High School, Ekalaka 7-8 and Ekalaka Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ekalaka, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Ekalaka have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Ekalaka, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carter County High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111 W Speelmon St
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8767
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8767
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Ekalaka 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 W Speelmon
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8767
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8767
Gr: 7-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Ekalaka Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
106 E Park St
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8765
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8765
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Ekalaka, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ekalaka, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Ekalaka, MT include Carter County High School, Ekalaka 7-8 and Ekalaka Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ekalaka?
3 public schools are located in Ekalaka.
What is the racial composition of students in Ekalaka?
Ekalaka public schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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