Silver Bow County Public Schools
Silver Bow County, Montana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
12
public schools
Total Enrollment
4,460
students
School Districts
5
districts
How to use the Silver Bow 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.
Silver Bow County has 5 district entries. Butte Elem is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 7 schools.
School records are spread across 4 listed communities. Butte has the most listed schools, with 8 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 9 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
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Silver Bow County
Reported Enrollment
4,460
12 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Silver Bow County
Butte Elem
Butte H S
Ramsay Elem
Melrose Elem
Divide Elem
12 Public Schools in Silver Bow County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butte High School | Profile | Butte H S | Butte, 59701Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,317 |
| East Middle School | Listed only | Butte Elem | Butte, 59701Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 660 |
| West Elementary School | Listed only | Butte Elem | Butte, 59701Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 473 |
| Whittier School | Listed only | Butte Elem | Butte, 59701Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 425 |
| Hillcrest School | Listed only | Butte Elem | Butte, 59701Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 423 |
| Emerson School | Listed only | Butte Elem | Butte, 59701Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 392 |
| Margaret Leary School | Listed only | Butte Elem | Butte, 59701Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 347 |
| Kennedy School | Listed only | Butte Elem | Butte, 59701Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 246 |
| Ramsay School | Listed only | Ramsay Elem | Ramsay, 59748Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 123 |
| Ramsay Middle School | Listed only | Ramsay Elem | Ramsay, 59748Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 43 |
| Melrose School | Listed only | Melrose Elem | Melrose, 59743Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 6 |
| Divide School | Listed only | Divide Elem | Divide, 59727Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 5 |
Butte High School
Butte H S
Butte, 59701 / Town: Remote
East Middle School
Butte Elem
Butte, 59701 / Town: Remote
West Elementary School
Butte Elem
Butte, 59701 / Town: Remote
Whittier School
Butte Elem
Butte, 59701 / Town: Remote
Hillcrest School
Butte Elem
Butte, 59701 / Town: Remote
Emerson School
Butte Elem
Butte, 59701 / Town: Remote
Margaret Leary School
Butte Elem
Butte, 59701 / Rural: Fringe
Kennedy School
Butte Elem
Butte, 59701 / Town: Remote
Ramsay School
Ramsay Elem
Ramsay, 59748 / Rural: Distant
Ramsay Middle School
Ramsay Elem
Ramsay, 59748 / Rural: Distant
Melrose School
Melrose Elem
Melrose, 59743 / Rural: Remote
Divide School
Divide Elem
Divide, 59727 / Rural: Remote
Silver Bow County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Silver Bow 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 Silver Bow County public school directory?
The directory lists 12 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 Silver Bow 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 Silver Bow 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 Silver Bow County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Silver Bow County?
Start with the 5 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.