For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 57 students in Sunburst, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Sunburst, MT is Sunburst Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sunburst, MT public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sunburst have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sunburst, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunburst Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 1st St South
Sunburst, MT 59482
(406) 937-2816
Sunburst, MT 59482
(406) 937-2816
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sunburst, MT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sunburst, MT include Sunburst Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sunburst?
1 public elementary schools are located in Sunburst.
What is the racial composition of students in Sunburst?
Sunburst public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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