Schools in Butte, Montana (2025)
8 schools · 4,195 students · 8 public · median Enrollment 412.
Butte, in Montana, has 8 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 4,195 students. By level there are 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high; by sector 8 public.
The median Enrollment across Butte's schools is 412, above the Montana median of 81. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
8 of the 8 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Hillcrest School (66.6, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Whittier School (49.2, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Margaret Leary School (44.3, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Butte High School (1,266 students), East Middle School (664 students), West Elementary School (503 students).
Ranked schools in Butte
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Montana.
- 167Hillcrest SchoolButte · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 412 students
- 249Whittier SchoolButte · Public Elementary56% Math proficiency · 383 students
- 344Margaret Leary SchoolButte · Public Elementary53% Math proficiency · 359 students
- 437East Middle SchoolButte · Public Middle34% Math proficiency · 664 students
- 535West Elementary SchoolButte · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 503 students
- 631Kennedy SchoolButte · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 219 students
- 730Butte High SchoolButte · Public High31% Math proficiency · 1,266 students
- 829Emerson SchoolButte · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 389 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillcrest School Butte · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 66.6 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 412 |
| 2 | Whittier School Butte · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 49.2 Lower 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 383 |
| 3 | Margaret Leary School Butte · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 44.3 Lower 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 359 |
| 4 | East Middle School Butte · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 36.8 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 664 |
| 5 | West Elementary School Butte · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 35.1 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 503 |
| 6 | Kennedy School Butte · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 31.0 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 219 |
| 7 | Butte High School Butte · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 29.5 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 1,266 |
| 8 | Emerson School Butte · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 28.6 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 389 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Butte?
Hillcrest School is the highest-ranked school in Butte with a Success Index (US) of 66.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Butte?
Butte has 8 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) educating 4,195 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Butte?
The median Enrollment across schools in Butte is 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.