Sanders County Public Schools
Sanders County, Montana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
16
public schools
Total Enrollment
1,432
students
School Districts
8
districts
How to use the Sanders 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.
Sanders County has 8 district entries. Hot Springs K-12 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 3 schools.
School records are spread across 6 listed communities. Hot Springs has the most listed schools, with 3 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 6 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
16
in Sanders County
Reported Enrollment
1,432
16 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in Sanders County
Plains K-12
Thompson Falls Elem
Thompson Falls H S
Hot Springs K-12
Noxon Elem
Noxon H S
Trout Creek Elem
Dixon Elem
16 Public Schools in Sanders 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 16 of 16 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plains Elementary School | Listed only | Plains K-12 | Plains, 59859Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 247 |
| Thompson Falls Elem Schl | Listed only | Thompson Falls Elem | Thompson Falls, 59873Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 247 |
| Thompson Falls High Schl | Listed only | Thompson Falls H S | Thompson Falls, 59873Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 201 |
| Plains High School | Listed only | Plains K-12 | Plains, 59859Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 138 |
| Hot Springs School | Listed only | Hot Springs K-12 | Hot Springs, 59845Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 98 |
| Noxon School | Listed only | Noxon Elem | Noxon, 59853Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 82 |
| Thompson Falls 7-8 | Listed only | Thompson Falls Elem | Thompson Falls, 59873Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 73 |
| Plains 7-8 | Listed only | Plains K-12 | Plains, 59859Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 68 |
| Noxon High School | Listed only | Noxon H S | Noxon, 59853Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 67 |
| Trout Creek School | Listed only | Trout Creek Elem | Trout Creek, 59874Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 51 |
| Dixon Elementary | Listed only | Dixon Elem | Dixon, 59831Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 46 |
| Hot Springs High School | Listed only | Hot Springs K-12 | Hot Springs, 59845Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 46 |
| Hot Springs 7-8 | Listed only | Hot Springs K-12 | Hot Springs, 59845Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 22 |
| Noxon 7-8 | Listed only | Noxon Elem | Noxon, 59853Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 21 |
| Trout Creek 7-8 | Listed only | Trout Creek Elem | Trout Creek, 59874Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 15 |
| Dixon 7-8 | Listed only | Dixon Elem | Dixon, 59831Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 10 |
Plains Elementary School
Plains K-12
Plains, 59859 / Rural: Remote
Thompson Falls Elem Schl
Thompson Falls Elem
Thompson Falls, 59873 / Rural: Remote
Thompson Falls High Schl
Thompson Falls H S
Thompson Falls, 59873 / Rural: Remote
Plains High School
Plains K-12
Plains, 59859 / Rural: Remote
Hot Springs School
Hot Springs K-12
Hot Springs, 59845 / Rural: Remote
Noxon School
Noxon Elem
Noxon, 59853 / Rural: Remote
Thompson Falls 7-8
Thompson Falls Elem
Thompson Falls, 59873 / Rural: Remote
Plains 7-8
Plains K-12
Plains, 59859 / Rural: Remote
Noxon High School
Noxon H S
Noxon, 59853 / Rural: Remote
Trout Creek School
Trout Creek Elem
Trout Creek, 59874 / Rural: Remote
Dixon Elementary
Dixon Elem
Dixon, 59831 / Rural: Distant
Hot Springs High School
Hot Springs K-12
Hot Springs, 59845 / Rural: Remote
Hot Springs 7-8
Hot Springs K-12
Hot Springs, 59845 / Rural: Remote
Noxon 7-8
Noxon Elem
Noxon, 59853 / Rural: Remote
Trout Creek 7-8
Trout Creek Elem
Trout Creek, 59874 / Rural: Remote
Dixon 7-8
Dixon Elem
Dixon, 59831 / Rural: Distant
Sanders County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Sanders 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 Sanders County public school directory?
The directory lists 16 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 Sanders 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 Sanders 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 Sanders 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 Sanders 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.