For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 345 students in Fort Benton, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Fort Benton, MT are Fort Benton School, Fort Benton 7-8 and Fort Benton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Benton, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Fort Benton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Fort Benton, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Benton School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1406 Franklin
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3761
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3761
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Fort Benton 7-8
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1820 Washington
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3213
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3213
Gr: 7-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Fort Benton High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Washington
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3213
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3213
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fort Benton, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Fort Benton, MT include Fort Benton School, Fort Benton 7-8 and Fort Benton High School.
How many public schools are located in Fort Benton?
3 public schools are located in Fort Benton.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Benton?
Fort Benton public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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