For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 491 students in Sweet Grass County, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Sweet Grass County, MT are Big Timber 7-8, Greycliff School and Mcleod School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sweet Grass County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Sweet Grass County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Sweet Grass County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Timber 7-8
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5th And Anderson
Big Timber, MT 59011
(406) 932-5939
Big Timber, MT 59011
(406) 932-5939
Grades: 7-8
| 70 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Greycliff School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 A Street
Greycliff, MT 59033
(406) 932-6641
Greycliff, MT 59033
(406) 932-6641
Grades: PK-8
| 2 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mcleod School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23 Main Street
Mc Leod, MT 59052
(406) 932-6164
Mc Leod, MT 59052
(406) 932-6164
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Rank: #44.
Melville School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Melville Main St
Melville, MT 59055
(406) 537-4457
Melville, MT 59055
(406) 537-4457
Grades: PK-8
| 25 students
Rank: #55.
Big Timber School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5th And Anderson
Big Timber, MT 59011
(406) 932-5939
Big Timber, MT 59011
(406) 932-5939
Grades: PK-6
| 235 students
Rank: #66.
Sweet Grass Co High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 W 5th Ave
Big Timber, MT 59011
(406) 932-5993
Big Timber, MT 59011
(406) 932-5993
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sweet Grass County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Sweet Grass County, MT include Big Timber 7-8, Greycliff School and Mcleod School.
How many public schools are located in Sweet Grass County?
6 public schools are located in Sweet Grass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sweet Grass County?
Sweet Grass County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Sweet Grass County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sweet Grass County include: Big Timber 7-8 vs. Big Timber School, Big Timber School vs. Big Timber 7-8, Big Timber 7-8 vs. Sweet Grass Co High School
Recent Articles

Understanding Self-Contained Classrooms in Public Schools
Learn about the history of public schools incorporating self-contained classrooms, and whether they are right for your child.

Can Naviance Succeed Improve College and Career Readiness?
Learn about a new student assessment system, Naviance Succeed, which provides tools and support to increase student college and career readiness. A number of school districts are using the tool this year in hopes of improving student performance through more accurate assessment process than are currently available.

Do You Need After School Day Care? Public Schools May Be the Solution
Learn about how your child's public school may be the best source of after school and vacation day care.