For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 325 students in Beaverhead County, MT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Beaverhead County, MT are Polaris School, Reichle School and Wisdom School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beaverhead County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Beaverhead County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Beaverhead County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Polaris School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4210 Pioneer Mnt Scenic Byway
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 834-3403
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 834-3403
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Reichle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6715 Schoolhouse Rd
Glen, MT 59732
(406) 835-2281
Glen, MT 59732
(406) 835-2281
Grades: PK-8
| 15 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Wisdom School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
408 Elm Street
Wisdom, MT 59761
(406) 689-3227
Wisdom, MT 59761
(406) 689-3227
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students
Rank: #44.
Wise River School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Swamp Creek Road
Wise River, MT 59762
(406) 832-3279
Wise River, MT 59762
(406) 832-3279
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
Rank: #55.
Lima 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 North Harrison
Lima, MT 59739
(406) 276-3571
Lima, MT 59739
(406) 276-3571
Grades: 7-8
| 6 students
Rank: #66.
Jackson School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 Jardine
Jackson, MT 59736
(406) 834-3138
Jackson, MT 59736
(406) 834-3138
Grades: PK-8
| 2 students
Rank: #77.
Dillon Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22 N Cottom
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2368
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2368
Grades: 6-8
| 267 students
Beaverhead County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
225 East Reeder
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-4311
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-4311
Grades: PK-K
| 102 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Beaverhead County, MT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Beaverhead County, MT include Polaris School, Reichle School and Wisdom School.
How many public middle schools are located in Beaverhead County?
8 public middle schools are located in Beaverhead County.
What is the racial composition of students in Beaverhead County?
Beaverhead County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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