For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 1,597 students in Custer County, MT (there are 2 private schools, serving 209 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Custer County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Custer County, MT are Kircher School, Highland Park School and Riverview School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Custer County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Custer County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Custer County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kircher School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
331 Kircher Creek Road
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-2761
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-2761
Grades: PK-6
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
716 South Cale
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-3890
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-3890
Grades: PK-2
| 154 students
Rank: #33.
Riverview School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1734 Road 506
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 421-5503
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 421-5503
Grades: PK-8
| 4 students
Rank: #44.
Kinsey School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7 Mastin Road
Kinsey, MT 59338
(406) 232-2440
Kinsey, MT 59338
(406) 232-2440
Grades: PK-6
| 69 students
Rank: #55.
106 North Strevell Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-2888
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-2888
Grades: PK-2
| 104 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 South Lake Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-1697
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-1697
Grades: 3-6
| 260 students
Rank: #77.
Washington 7-8
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 North 9th
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-2084
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-2084
Grades: 7-8
| 236 students
Rank: #88.
Garfield School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Milwaukee
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-4310
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-4310
Grades: 1-6
| 195 students
Rank: #99.
Custer Co District High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20 South Center Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-4920
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-4920
Grades: 9-12
| 508 students
Rank: n/an/a
124 Stacey Road
Volborg, MT 59351
(406) 784-2256
Volborg, MT 59351
(406) 784-2256
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Custer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6281 Moon Creek Road
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 421-5560
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 421-5560
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
12 Road 561
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 554-3512
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 554-3512
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Crow Rock Stage
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 354-7212
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 354-7212
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Custer County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Custer County, MT include Kircher School, Highland Park School and Riverview School.
How many public schools are located in Custer County, MT?
11 public schools are located in Custer County, MT.
What percentage of students in Custer County, MT go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Custer County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Custer County, MT?
Custer County, MT public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 22% (majority American Indian).
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