For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 313 students in Whitehall, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Whitehall, MT are Whitehall Elementary School and Whitehall 6-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitehall, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Whitehall have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Whitehall, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitehall Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 N Division
Whitehall, MT 59759
(406) 287-3882
Whitehall, MT 59759
(406) 287-3882
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Whitehall 6-8
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Division
Whitehall, MT 59759
(406) 287-3882
Whitehall, MT 59759
(406) 287-3882
Gr: 6-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Whitehall, MT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Whitehall, MT include Whitehall Elementary School and Whitehall 6-8.
How many public elementary schools are located in Whitehall?
2 public elementary schools are located in Whitehall.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitehall?
Whitehall public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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