For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 255 students in Sand Coulee, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sand Coulee, MT are Big Stone School, Grass Land Colony School and Centerville 6-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sand Coulee, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sand Coulee have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sand Coulee, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Stone School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
251 Goonhill Road
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167
Grades: PK-8
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Grass Land Colony School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
714 Eden Rd
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5322
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5322
Grades: PK-8
| 23 students
Rank: #33.
Centerville 6-8
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
693 Stockett Rd
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167
Grades: 6-8
| 66 students
Rank: #44.
Centerville School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
693 Stockett Rd
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167
Grades: PK-5
| 124 students
Rank: #55.
Hill Top Colony School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
909 Spring Creek Road
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5169
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5169
Grades: PK-8
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sand Coulee, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sand Coulee, MT include Big Stone School, Grass Land Colony School and Centerville 6-8.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sand Coulee?
5 public elementary schools are located in Sand Coulee.
What is the racial composition of students in Sand Coulee?
Sand Coulee public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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