For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 159 students in Carter County, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Carter County, MT are Hammond School, Carter County High School and Ekalaka 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carter County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Carter County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Carter County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hammond School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10851 Highway 212
Hammond, MT 59332
(406) 427-5438
Hammond, MT 59332
(406) 427-5438
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #22.
Carter County High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111 W Speelmon St
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8767
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8767
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Ekalaka 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 W Speelmon
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8767
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8767
Gr: 7-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Ekalaka Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
106 E Park St
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8765
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8765
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
236 Spring Street
Alzada, MT 59311
(406) 828-4445
Alzada, MT 59311
(406) 828-4445
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
1461 Hammond Road
Hammond, MT 59332
(605) 892-5881
Hammond, MT 59332
(605) 892-5881
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Carter County, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Carter County, MT include Hammond School, Carter County High School and Ekalaka 7-8.
How many public schools are located in Carter County?
6 public schools are located in Carter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carter County?
Carter County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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