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Carter School
Elementary School · Carter Elem
Box 158, Carter, MT 59420
Enrollment
2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Carter School
Elementary School in Carter · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Highwood School
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About Carter School
Carter School is a public elementary school in Carter, MT, part of Carter Elem. Carter School serves approximately 2 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 2 students, Carter School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Carter School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 2 students
- Type
- Public
- Address
- Box 158, Carter, MT 59420
- Phone
- (406) 734-5387
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Location
Box 158, Carter, MT 59420
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Carter School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Highwood School (rated 9.2/10, 15.6 miles away, in nearby Highwood). Another option is Fort Benton School (rated 9.0/10, 13.6 miles away, in nearby Fort Benton). Additionally, Belt School (rated 8.8/10, 27.2 miles away, in nearby Belt). For more schools in Carter, see our Carter schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 23.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Highwood School Highwood | 15.6 mi | 9.2 |
| Highwood High School Highwood | 15.6 mi | 7.2 |
| Highwood Middle School Highwood | 15.6 mi | — |
| Fort Benton School Fort Benton | 13.6 mi | 9.0 |
| Fort Benton 7-8 Fort Benton | 13.8 mi | 8.9 |
| Fort Benton High School Fort Benton | 13.8 mi | 4.8 |
| Benton Lake School Floweree | 17.1 mi | — |
| Loy School Great Falls | 22.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Chief Joseph School Great Falls | 22.9 mi | 8.0 |
| Morningside School Great Falls | 22.7 mi | 4.9 |
| TREASURE STATE ACADEMY Great Falls | 22.9 mi | 5.5 |
| East Middle School Great Falls | 23.2 mi | 6.2 |
| Belt School Belt | 27.2 mi | 8.8 |
| Pleasant Valley School Belt | 27.2 mi | — |
| Belt 7-8 Belt | 27.2 mi | 8.9 |
| Belt High School Belt | 27.2 mi | 7.4 |
| MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd HS Great Falls | 23.2 mi | — |
| MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd El Great Falls | 23.2 mi | — |
| Lewis & Clark School Great Falls | 23.3 mi | 4.5 |
| Giant Springs Elementary Great Falls | 23.3 mi | 7.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 59420 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,694
Median Home Value
$147,500
Population
214
College Educated
20.6%
Homeownership
82.5%
Poverty Rate
15.9%
Median Age
33.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carter School
What grades does Carter School serve?
Carter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Carter School?
Carter School has an enrollment of approximately 2 students.
Is Carter School a charter school?
No, Carter School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carter School a Title I school?
No, Carter School is not currently a Title I school.
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- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Chouteau County
- Phone
- (406) 734-5387
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