For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 277 students in Daniels County, MT (there are , serving 193 private students). 59% of all K-12 students in Daniels County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Daniels County, MT are Scobey School, Scobey 7-8 and Scobey High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Daniels County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Daniels County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Daniels County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scobey School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 2nd Avenue East
Scobey, MT 59263
(406) 487-2202
Scobey, MT 59263
(406) 487-2202
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Scobey 7-8
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 2nd Avenue East
Scobey, MT 59263
(406) 487-2202
Scobey, MT 59263
(406) 487-2202
Gr: 7-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Scobey High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 2nd Avenue East
Scobey, MT 59263
(406) 487-2202
Scobey, MT 59263
(406) 487-2202
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Daniels County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 89
Flaxville, MT 59222
(406) 474-2211
Flaxville, MT 59222
(406) 474-2211
Gr: 7-8 | 2 students
Box 89
Flaxville, MT 59222
(406) 474-2211
Flaxville, MT 59222
(406) 474-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Box 89
Flaxville, MT 59222
(406) 474-2211
Flaxville, MT 59222
(406) 474-2211
Gr: PK-6 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
213 Main St
Peerless, MT 59253
(406) 893-4377
Peerless, MT 59253
(406) 893-4377
Gr: 7-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
213 Main St
Peerless, MT 59253
(406) 893-4377
Peerless, MT 59253
(406) 893-4377
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
213 Main St
Peerless, MT 59253
(406) 893-4377
Peerless, MT 59253
(406) 893-4377
Gr: PK-6 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Daniels County, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Daniels County, MT include Scobey School, Scobey 7-8 and Scobey High School.
How many public schools are located in Daniels County?
3 public schools are located in Daniels County.
What percentage of students in Daniels County go to public school?
59% of all K-12 students in Daniels County are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Daniels County?
Daniels County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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