For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 78 students in Dutton, MT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Dutton, MT are Midway Colony, Dutton/brady Middle School and Pondera Colony School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dutton, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Dutton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dutton, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midway Colony
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 Healy Spring Rd.
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3201
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3201
Grades: PK-8
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Dutton/brady Middle School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 2nd St Ne
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3424
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3424
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
Rank: #33.
Pondera Colony School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Pondera Colony Rd
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 279-3464
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 279-3464
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Dutton/brady Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 2nd St Ne
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3201
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3201
Grades: PK-8
| 47 students
Dutton, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 2nd St Ne
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3424
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3424
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Dutton, MT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Dutton, MT include Midway Colony, Dutton/brady Middle School and Pondera Colony School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dutton?
4 public middle schools are located in Dutton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dutton?
Dutton public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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