For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 624 students in Harlem, MT (there are , serving 12 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Harlem, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Harlem, MT are North Harlem Elementary School, Harlem High School and Harlem Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harlem, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Harlem have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Harlem, MT (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Harlem Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
755 Hillcrest Road
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2800
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2800
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #22.
Harlem High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 1st Ave Se
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2287
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2287
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Harlem Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 3rd Ave Sw
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2258
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2258
Gr: PK-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Harlem 7-8
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
610 1st Ave Se
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2287
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2287
Gr: 7-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Harlem, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Harlem, MT include North Harlem Elementary School, Harlem High School and Harlem Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harlem?
4 public schools are located in Harlem.
What percentage of students in Harlem go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Harlem are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harlem?
Harlem public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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