For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 1,232 students in Beaverhead County, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Beaverhead County, MT are Parkview School, Polaris School and Wise River School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beaverhead County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Beaverhead County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Beaverhead County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkview School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22 N Cottom
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2373
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2373
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #22.
Polaris School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4210 Pioneer Mnt Scenic Byway
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 834-3403
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 834-3403
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Rank: #33.
Wise River School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Swamp Creek Road
Wise River, MT 59762
(406) 832-3279
Wise River, MT 59762
(406) 832-3279
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Lima 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 North Harrison
Lima, MT 59739
(406) 276-3571
Lima, MT 59739
(406) 276-3571
Grades: 7-8
| 6 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Lima School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 North Harrison
Lima, MT 59739
(406) 276-3571
Lima, MT 59739
(406) 276-3571
Grades: PK-6
| 37 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Reichle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6715 Schoolhouse Rd
Glen, MT 59732
(406) 835-2281
Glen, MT 59732
(406) 835-2281
Grades: PK-8
| 15 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Wisdom School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
408 Elm Street
Wisdom, MT 59761
(406) 689-3227
Wisdom, MT 59761
(406) 689-3227
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students
Rank: #88.
Lima High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 North Harrison
Lima, MT 59739
(406) 276-3571
Lima, MT 59739
(406) 276-3571
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #99.
Dillon Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22 N Cottom
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2368
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2368
Grades: 6-8
| 267 students
Rank: #1010.
Jackson School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 Jardine
Jackson, MT 59736
(406) 834-3138
Jackson, MT 59736
(406) 834-3138
Grades: PK-8
| 2 students
Rank: #1111.
Grant School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12420 Mt Hwy 324
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 681-3143
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 681-3143
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Rank: #1212.
Beaverhead Co High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 North Pacific Street
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2361
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2361
Grades: 9-12
| 336 students
Beaverhead County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
225 East Reeder
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-4311
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-4311
Grades: PK-K
| 102 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Beaverhead County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Beaverhead County, MT include Parkview School, Polaris School and Wise River School.
How many public schools are located in Beaverhead County?
12 public schools are located in Beaverhead County.
What is the racial composition of students in Beaverhead County?
Beaverhead County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Beaverhead County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Beaverhead County include: Lima High School vs. Beaverhead Co High School, Beaverhead Co High School vs. Lima High School
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