For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 174 students in Chinook, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chinook, MT are Hartland Elementary School and Meadowlark School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chinook, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chinook have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chinook, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hartland Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2105 Woodpile Road
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Meadowlark School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
623 New York
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
29815 Clear Creek Rd
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 395-4436
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 395-4436
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Highway 240 (25 Mile, South Of
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2018
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2018
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Chinook, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Chinook, MT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chinook, MT include Hartland Elementary School and Meadowlark School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chinook?
4 public elementary schools are located in Chinook.
What is the racial composition of students in Chinook?
Chinook public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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