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Best Schools in Whitehall, Montana

3 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 3
Districts: 2
Avg Rating: 6.6/10
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Choosing a school in Whitehall?

Use this page to compare every school in Whitehall by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Whitehall Elementary

8.2/10

Elementary · Whitehall Elem. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Whitehall 6-8

6.4/10

Middle · Whitehall Elem. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Whitehall High School

5.3/10

High · Whitehall H S. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Whitehall for 2026 are Whitehall Elementary (8.2/10), Whitehall 6-8 (6.4/10), and Whitehall High School (5.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

3

in this city

Avg Score

6.6

out of 10

Median Home

$333,000

home value · ACS

Districts

2

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Whitehall

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Whitehall Elementary 8.2 / 10
2 Whitehall 6-8 6.4 / 10
3 Whitehall High School 5.3 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.6/10

33% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$55,237

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$333,000

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
20%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
28 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
78%

Of occupied housing units

How Whitehall compares

Montana rank

#42 of 102

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Montana avg (6.3)

Median household income

$55k

83% of Montana median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Whitehall, Montana

Whitehall, Montana is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 6.6 out of 10, schools in Whitehall show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Whitehall is Whitehall Elementary with a composite score of 8.2/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Whitehall is served by 2 school districts: Whitehall Elem, Whitehall H S. These districts collectively serve 465 students.

Whitehall's community shows 20% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $55,237. The poverty rate in the area is 9.5%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 59759 (3)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 201 students · Pre-K–5th 8.2

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 112 students · 6th–8th 6.4

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 152 students · 9th–12th 5.3

Schools in Whitehall

Whitehall, Montana · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$55,237

Median Home Value

$333,000

Median Rent

$872/mo

Population

3,667

College Educated

20%

Homeownership

78%

Avg Commute

28 min

Poverty Rate

9.5%

Community Profile

Whitehall has a median household income of $55,237. It is a community where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $333,000, with a median rent of $872/month. The local poverty rate of 9.5% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 28 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Whitehall, Montana

How many schools are in Whitehall, Montana?

Whitehall has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Whitehall, Montana?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Whitehall is 6.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Whitehall, Montana?

The top-ranked school in Whitehall on MySchoolScout is Whitehall Elementary with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best elementary school in Whitehall, Montana?

The top-ranked elementary school in Whitehall on MySchoolScout is Whitehall Elementary with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best middle school in Whitehall, Montana?

The top-ranked middle school in Whitehall on MySchoolScout is Whitehall 6-8 with a composite score of 6.4/10.

What is the best high school in Whitehall, Montana?

The top-ranked high school in Whitehall on MySchoolScout is Whitehall High School with a composite score of 5.3/10.

How many school districts serve Whitehall, Montana?

Whitehall is served by 2 school districts: Whitehall Elem, Whitehall H S.

What is the education level in Whitehall, Montana?

According to Census data, 20% of adults in Whitehall have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Whitehall, Montana?

The median household income in Whitehall is approximately $55,237 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Whitehall, Montana?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Whitehall is 14.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Whitehall, Montana?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Montana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.