Best Public Schools in Sheridan, MT

Summary:

The city of Sheridan, Montana is home to three schools: Sheridan Elementary School, Sheridan High School, and Sheridan 7-8. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and are part of the Sheridan Elementary and Sheridan High School districts.

Among the three schools, Sheridan Elementary School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in the state with a 4-star rating. The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly higher than the state averages, and it has a relatively low free and reduced lunch rate of 34.69%, indicating a more affluent student population. In contrast, Sheridan High School appears to be the weakest performer, with a lower 2-star rating and test scores that lag behind the state in most subjects.

The data also reveals some interesting differences between the schools. Sheridan High School has the highest spending per student at $18,084, while Sheridan Elementary and Sheridan 7-8 both spend $12,408 per student. Additionally, Sheridan High School has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 6.6, while Sheridan Elementary has the highest ratio at 14.5.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT with Writing English Language Arts (2025)	ACT with Writing Mathematics (2025)	ACT with Writing Science (2025)	MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT with Writing English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Science 11th Grade	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Sheridan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	211 Madison St	Sheridan	59749	Madison County	Sheridan Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 842-5302	147	10	14.5	34.7%	128 (87.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.4%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.4%)	77.9	61^st of 401 public elementary schools	84.8%		69.7	75^th of 212 public elementary schools	64.6%	14				57.6	51.5	$11,399
Sheridan 7-8	Public	7-8	107 Madison Street	Sheridan	59749	Madison County	Sheridan Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 842-5302	40	3	13.5	27.5%	37 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)	61	76^th of 222 public middle schools	65.8%		71.7	31^st of 123 public middle schools	74.8%	45				56.8	29.7	$13,005
Sheridan High School	Public	9-12	107 Madison St	Sheridan	59749	Madison County	Sheridan High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 842-5401	58	9	6.6	37.9%	53 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.9%)	42.6	119^th of 182 public high schools	34.6%		24.3	100^th of 122 public high schools	18.0%	19	50.0	20.0	20.0			$24,658

Cities Near Sheridan

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Alder	8.83 mi	1
Twin Bridges	10.55 mi	3	27^th
Ennis	22.63 mi	3	19^th
Glen	25.53 mi	1
Dillon	26.43 mi	4	14^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.