For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 325 students in Beaverhead County, MT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Beaverhead County, MT are Polaris School, Reichle School and Wisdom School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beaverhead County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Beaverhead County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Beaverhead County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 7-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #77.
Dillon Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22 N Cottom
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2368
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2368
Gr: 6-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
12420 Mt Hwy 324
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 681-3143
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 681-3143
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Beaverhead County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
225 East Reeder
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-4311
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-4311
Gr: PK-K | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Beaverhead County, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Beaverhead County, MT include Polaris School, Reichle School and Wisdom School.
How many public middle schools are located in Beaverhead County?
8 public middle schools are located in Beaverhead County.
What is the racial composition of students in Beaverhead County?
Beaverhead County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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