For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 595 students in Lame Deer, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Lame Deer, MT are Lame Deer High School, Lame Deer 7-8 and Lame Deer School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lame Deer, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Lame Deer have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Lame Deer, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lame Deer High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3 Mi South Of Lame Deer
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-8900
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lame Deer 7-8
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
South Highway 39
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-8900
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-8900
Grades: 7-8
| 90 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lame Deer School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
103 Old School Street
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-6305
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-6305
Grades: PK-6
| 309 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lame Deer, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Lame Deer, MT include Lame Deer High School, Lame Deer 7-8 and Lame Deer School.
How many public schools are located in Lame Deer?
3 public schools are located in Lame Deer.
What is the racial composition of students in Lame Deer?
Lame Deer public schools minority enrollment is 100% 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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