Elementary Schools in Sheridan Elementary

Summary:

Sheridan Elementary School is the sole elementary school serving the Sheridan, Montana area. This standout school consistently ranks in the top 25% of Montana elementary schools and significantly outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across core subjects. With a favorable student-teacher ratio and a diverse student population, Sheridan Elementary School provides a high-quality education that sets its students up for success.

Sheridan Elementary School has maintained a strong statewide ranking, reaching as high as 47th out of 332 Montana elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year. Its students excel academically, with 57.58% proficient in English Language Arts, 51.52% proficient in Mathematics, and 72.22% proficient in Science - all significantly higher than the state averages. The school's small size and favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.5 to 1 likely contribute to its academic success.

Despite serving a diverse student population, with 34.69% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Sheridan Elementary is able to provide a high-quality education to all its students. The school's per-student spending of $12,408 is higher than the state average, which may be a factor in its strong academic performance. Overall, Sheridan Elementary School stands out as an exemplary educational institution in the Sheridan, Montana area.

District Detail

211 Madison Street
Sheridan, MT 59749

(406) 842-5302

SchoolDigger Rank:
88^th of 387 Montana districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students: 187

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				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	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

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Sheridan High School	0.12 mi	1	273^rd
Twin Bridges K-12 Schools	9.39 mi	3	65^th
Alder Elementary	10.11 mi	1
Ennis K-12 Schools	23.42 mi	3	48^th
Reichle Elementary	25.01 mi	1	27^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.

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