Public schools in Chinook, MT
5 open public schools with an address in Chinook, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
343
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Montana median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Chinook public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Chinook, MT: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 343 students, an average of 69 per school. The largest campus is Meadowlark School (144 students).
Chinook Elem operates the most schools here (2), and 4 regular districts have at least one Chinook campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 11.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 49% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Chinook
Elementary schools in Chinook
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Paw School Bear Paw Elem | PK–08 | 10 | 10:1 | |
| Cleveland School Cleveland Elem | PK–08 | 11 | 11:1 | |
| Meadowlark School Chinook Elem | PK–05 | 144 | 11.7:1 |
Middle schools in Chinook
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinook 6-8 Chinook Elem | 06–08 | 63 | 13.1:1 |
High schools in Chinook
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinook High School Chinook H S | 09–12 | 115 | 12.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.8%
- Hispanic2.1%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native6.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial9.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Chinook schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (343 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Chinook
How many public schools are in Chinook, MT?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Chinook: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 343 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Chinook?
Schools with an address in Chinook belong to 4 education agencies, led by Chinook Elem (2 schools), Bear Paw Elem (1 school), Chinook H S (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Chinook?
Chinook High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Chinook, with 115 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Chinook?
No school with an address in Chinook is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Montana.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Chinook schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Chinook public schools is 11.7:1, similar to the Montana school median of 11.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Chinook guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Montana cities