Best Schools in Yellowstone County, MT
Yellowstone County, MT has 79 public schools (10 high, 17 middle, 48 elementary) serving 26,343 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Yellowstone County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Yellowstone County, MT
The top high schools in Yellowstone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Custer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 36 Students
2. Broadview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broadview H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 56 Students
3. Billings West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2269 Students
4. Skyview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1602 Students
5. Billings Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1739 Students
6. Joliet High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joliet H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 139 Students
7. Laurel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 619 Students
8. Shepherd High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shepherd H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 253 Students
9. Huntley Project High Schl
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntley Project K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 230 Students
10. Lockwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lockwood K-12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 546 Students
Best Middle Schools in Yellowstone County, MT
The top middle schools in Yellowstone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Broadview 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broadview Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 21 Students
2. Ben Steele Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students
3. Elysian Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elysian Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 144 Students
4. Castle Rock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 703 Students
5. Joliet Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joliet Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 95 Students
6. Will James Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 598 Students
7. Lewis & Clark Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 667 Students
8. Canyon Creek 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canyon Creek Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 46 Students
9. Shepherd Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shepherd Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 196 Students
10. Elder Grove 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elder Grove Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 231 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Yellowstone County, MT
The top elementary schools in Yellowstone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meadowlark School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 562 Students
2. Arrowhead School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 433 Students
3. Boulder School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 507 Students
4. Elysian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elysian Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students
5. Central Heights School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 291 Students
6. Highland School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students
7. Eagle Cliffs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students
8. Alkali Creek School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 336 Students
9. Poly Drive School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 305 Students
10. Elder Grove School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elder Grove Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Yellowstone County, MT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Yellowstone County, MT has a total population of 164,731 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Yellowstone County, MT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Yellowstone County, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Yellowstone County, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Yellowstone County, MT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Yellowstone County, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Yellowstone County, MT
How many schools are in Yellowstone County, MT?
Yellowstone County, MT has 79 public schools: 10 high schools, 17 middle schools and 48 elementary schools, serving 26,343 students in total.
How do schools in Yellowstone County perform on state tests?
On average, 79 schools in Yellowstone County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Yellowstone County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Yellowstone County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 10%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Yellowstone County
7 places in Yellowstone County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (6)
- Billings Elem (28 schools)
- Laurel Elem (4 schools)
- Lockwood K-12 (4 schools)
- Billings H S (3 schools)
- Custer K-12 Schools (3 schools)
- Huntley Project K-12 Schools (3 schools)