Chouteau County Public Schools
Chouteau County, Montana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
15
public schools
Total Enrollment
745
students
School Districts
8
districts
How to use the Chouteau County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Montana; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Chouteau County has 8 district entries. Big Sandy K-12 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 3 schools.
School records are spread across 6 listed communities. Big Sandy has the most listed schools, with 3 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 7 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Chouteau County
Reported Enrollment
745
15 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in Chouteau County
Fort Benton Elem
Big Sandy K-12
Highwood K-12
Fort Benton H S
Geraldine K-12
Benton Lake Elem
Knees Elem
Carter Elem
15 Public Schools in Chouteau County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Benton School | Listed only | Fort Benton Elem | Fort Benton, 59442Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 195 |
| Fort Benton High School | Listed only | Fort Benton H S | Fort Benton, 59442Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 107 |
| F E Miley School | Listed only | Big Sandy K-12 | Big Sandy, 59520Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 105 |
| Big Sandy High School | Listed only | Big Sandy K-12 | Big Sandy, 59520Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 63 |
| Highwood School | Listed only | Highwood K-12 | Highwood, 59450Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 56 |
| Fort Benton 7-8 | Listed only | Fort Benton Elem | Fort Benton, 59442Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 54 |
| Highwood High School | Listed only | Highwood K-12 | Highwood, 59450Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 39 |
| Geraldine Elementary | Listed only | Geraldine K-12 | Geraldine, 59446Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 34 |
| Big Sandy 7-8 | Listed only | Big Sandy K-12 | Big Sandy, 59520Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 29 |
| Highwood Middle School | Listed only | Highwood K-12 | Highwood, 59450Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 22 |
| Geraldine High School | Listed only | Geraldine K-12 | Geraldine, 59446Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 11 |
| Geraldine Middle School | Listed only | Geraldine K-12 | Geraldine, 59446Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 10 |
| Benton Lake School | Listed only | Benton Lake Elem | Floweree, 59440Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 9 |
| Knees School | Listed only | Knees Elem | Carter, 59420Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 6 |
| Carter School | Listed only | Carter Elem | Carter, 59420Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 5 |
Fort Benton School
Fort Benton Elem
Fort Benton, 59442 / Rural: Remote
Fort Benton High School
Fort Benton H S
Fort Benton, 59442 / Rural: Remote
F E Miley School
Big Sandy K-12
Big Sandy, 59520 / Rural: Remote
Big Sandy High School
Big Sandy K-12
Big Sandy, 59520 / Rural: Remote
Highwood School
Highwood K-12
Highwood, 59450 / Rural: Distant
Fort Benton 7-8
Fort Benton Elem
Fort Benton, 59442 / Rural: Remote
Highwood High School
Highwood K-12
Highwood, 59450 / Rural: Distant
Geraldine Elementary
Geraldine K-12
Geraldine, 59446 / Rural: Remote
Big Sandy 7-8
Big Sandy K-12
Big Sandy, 59520 / Rural: Remote
Highwood Middle School
Highwood K-12
Highwood, 59450 / Rural: Distant
Geraldine High School
Geraldine K-12
Geraldine, 59446 / Rural: Remote
Geraldine Middle School
Geraldine K-12
Geraldine, 59446 / Rural: Remote
Benton Lake School
Benton Lake Elem
Floweree, 59440 / Rural: Distant
Knees School
Knees Elem
Carter, 59420 / Rural: Remote
Carter School
Carter Elem
Carter, 59420 / Rural: Distant
Chouteau County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Chouteau County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Montana. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Chouteau County public school directory?
The directory lists 15 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Chouteau County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Chouteau County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Chouteau County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Chouteau County?
Start with the 8 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.