Richland County Public Schools

Richland County, Montana

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

1,865

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Richland 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.

District shape

Richland County has 10 district entries. Sidney Elem is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 3 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 4 listed communities. Sidney has the most listed schools, with 6 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 7 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

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

in Richland County

Reported Enrollment

1,865

15 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary7

Middle4

High4

Other0

10 School Districts in Richland County

Sidney Elem

3 schools

856 students

Sidney H S

1 school

387 students

Fairview Elem

2 schools

182 students

Fairview H S

1 school

116 students

Savage Elem

2 schools

100 students

Lambert Elem

2 schools

79 students

Rau Elem

1 school

69 students

Lambert H S

1 school

43 students

Savage H S

1 school

29 students

Brorson Elem

1 school

4 students

15 Public Schools in Richland 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 data

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Public schools in Richland County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Sidney High School	Record	Sidney H S	Sidney, 59270Town: Remote	9–12	High	387
West Side Elementary	Record	Sidney Elem	Sidney, 59270Town: Remote	PK–2	Primary	321
Sidney Middle School	Record	Sidney Elem	Sidney, 59270Town: Remote	6–8	Middle	284
Central Elementary	Record	Sidney Elem	Sidney, 59270Town: Remote	3–5	Primary	251
Fairview School	Record	Fairview Elem	Fairview, 59221Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	146
Fairview High School	Record	Fairview H S	Fairview, 59221Rural: Distant	9–12	High	116
Savage School	Record	Savage Elem	Savage, 59262Rural: Remote	PK–6	Primary	76
Rau School	Record	Rau Elem	Sidney, 59270Rural: Fringe	PK–6	Primary	69
Lambert School	Record	Lambert Elem	Lambert, 59243Rural: Remote	PK–6	Primary	66
Lambert High School	Record	Lambert H S	Lambert, 59243Rural: Remote	9–12	High	43
Fairview 7-8	Record	Fairview Elem	Fairview, 59221Rural: Distant	7–8	Middle	36
Savage High School	Record	Savage H S	Savage, 59262Rural: Remote	9–12	High	29
Savage 7-8	Record	Savage Elem	Savage, 59262Rural: Remote	7–8	Middle	24
Lambert 7-8	Record	Lambert Elem	Lambert, 59243Rural: Remote	7–8	Middle	13
Brorson School	Record	Brorson Elem	Sidney, 59270Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	4

Sidney High School

Sidney H S

Sidney, 59270 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High387 students

West Side Elementary

Sidney Elem

Sidney, 59270 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–2Primary321 students

Sidney Middle School

Sidney Elem

Sidney, 59270 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle284 students

Central Elementary

Sidney Elem

Sidney, 59270 / Town: Remote

Record3–5Primary251 students

Fairview School

Fairview Elem

Fairview, 59221 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary146 students

Fairview High School

Fairview H S

Fairview, 59221 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High116 students

Savage School

Savage Elem

Savage, 59262 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary76 students

Rau School

Rau Elem

Sidney, 59270 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary69 students

Lambert School

Lambert Elem

Lambert, 59243 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary66 students

Lambert High School

Lambert H S

Lambert, 59243 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High43 students

Fairview 7-8

Fairview Elem

Fairview, 59221 / Rural: Distant

Record7–8Middle36 students

Savage High School

Savage H S

Savage, 59262 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High29 students

Savage 7-8

Savage Elem

Savage, 59262 / Rural: Remote

Record7–8Middle24 students

Lambert 7-8

Lambert Elem

Lambert, 59243 / Rural: Remote

Record7–8Middle13 students

Brorson School

Brorson Elem

Sidney, 59270 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary4 students

Citeable records

Every public school record in Richland County

Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.

Directory records

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Primary schools

Brorson School
Brorson Elem
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Sidney, 59270
Enrollment
4 students
Listed on this county directory
Fairview School
Fairview Elem
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Fairview, 59221
Enrollment
146 students
Listed on this county directory
Lambert School
Lambert Elem
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Lambert, 59243
Enrollment
66 students
Listed on this county directory
Rau School
Rau Elem
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Sidney, 59270
Enrollment
69 students
Listed on this county directory
Savage School
Savage Elem
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Savage, 59262
Enrollment
76 students
Listed on this county directory
Central Elementary
Sidney Elem
Record
Grades
3–5
Location
Sidney, 59270
Enrollment
251 students
Listed on this county directory
West Side Elementary
Sidney Elem
Record
Grades
PK–2
Location
Sidney, 59270
Enrollment
321 students
Listed on this county directory

Middle schools

Fairview 7-8
Fairview Elem
Record
Grades
7–8
Location
Fairview, 59221
Enrollment
36 students
Listed on this county directory
Lambert 7-8
Lambert Elem
Record
Grades
7–8
Location
Lambert, 59243
Enrollment
13 students
Listed on this county directory
Savage 7-8
Savage Elem
Record
Grades
7–8
Location
Savage, 59262
Enrollment
24 students
Listed on this county directory
Sidney Middle School
Sidney Elem
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Sidney, 59270
Enrollment
284 students
Listed on this county directory

High schools

Fairview High School
Fairview H S
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Fairview, 59221
Enrollment
116 students
Listed on this county directory
Lambert High School
Lambert H S
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Lambert, 59243
Enrollment
43 students
Listed on this county directory
Savage High School
Savage H S
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Savage, 59262
Enrollment
29 students
Listed on this county directory
Sidney High School
Sidney H S
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Sidney, 59270
Enrollment
387 students
Listed on this county directory

Richland County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland County?

Start with the 10 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.

← Back to Richland County Education OverviewCounty school score: 56/100

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.