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2 schools in Carter

Montana · Public K-12

Carter runs 2 public K-12 schools inside Montana, with combined enrollment near 13 (2 elementary).

4-year change in Carter

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
13
+4 (+44%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
1
-1 (-50%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
60
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
13
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Carter SchoolElementaryM-M·
Knees SchoolElementaryPK-0813

About Carter

Carter, Montana is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 13 students. By school count, it is a compact city.

Schools in Carter average about 7 students each, 96% below the Montana norm.

Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment rose 44%: 9 students in SY 2020-21 versus 13 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Carter lost 1 school, going from 2 to 1.

On allk12, the community for Carter discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Carter?
Carter, Montana has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 13 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Carter?
Carter has 2 elementary schools.
What is the largest public school in Carter?
Knees School is the largest public school in Carter by enrollment, with approximately 13 students.
What school districts serve Carter?
Carter is served by 2 public school districts, including Carter Elem, Knees Elem.
What grade levels do public schools in Carter cover?
Public schools in Carter serve students from pre-K through grade 8.