Top 10 Best Dawson County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,258 students in Dawson County, MT (there are 1 private school, serving 15 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Dawson County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Dawson County, MT are Richey 7-8, Deer Creek School and Richey High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawson County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Dawson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Best Dawson County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richey 7-8
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
202 Royal Avenue
Richey, MT 59259
(406) 773-5680
Grades: 7-8
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Deer Creek School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12 Road 564
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 687-3724
Grades: PK-8
| 18 students
Rank: #33.
Richey High School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
202 Royal Avenue
Richey, MT 59259
(406) 773-5523
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: #44.
Lindsay School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25 Miles W Glendive, Hwy 200 M
Lindsay, MT 59339
(406) 584-7486
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
Rank: #55.
Richey School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
202 Royal Avenue
Richey, MT 59259
(406) 773-5523
Grades: PK-6
| 41 students
Rank: #66.
Dawson High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 North Merrill Avenue
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-5265
Grades: 9-12
| 341 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln School
Math: 25% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
213 South Nowlan
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-2308
Grades: 3-5
| 251 students
Rank: #88.
Washington Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
505 North Meade Ave
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-2356
Grades: 6-8
| 264 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bloomfield School
2285 Fas 470
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 583-7575
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson School
800 Jefferson School Road
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-4155
Grades: PK-2
| 288 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Dawson County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Dawson County, MT include Richey 7-8, Deer Creek School and Richey High School.
How many public schools are located in Dawson County, MT?
10 public schools are located in Dawson County, MT.
What percentage of students in Dawson County, MT go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Dawson County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson County, MT?
Dawson County, MT public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 22% (majority American Indian).

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