For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,209 students in Dawson County, MT (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Dawson County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Dawson County, MT are Deer Creek School, Lindsay School and Richey 7-8. 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 24% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Dawson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Dawson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deer Creek School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12 Road 564
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 687-3724
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 687-3724
Grades: PK-8
| 15 students
Rank: #22.
Lindsay School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Miles W Glendive, Hwy 200 M
Lindsay, MT 59339
(406) 584-7486
Lindsay, MT 59339
(406) 584-7486
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Richey 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 Royal Avenue
Richey, MT 59259
(406) 773-5680
Richey, MT 59259
(406) 773-5680
Grades: 7-8
| 10 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Richey High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 Royal Avenue
Richey, MT 59259
(406) 773-5523
Richey, MT 59259
(406) 773-5523
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
213 South Nowlan
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-2308
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-2308
Grades: 3-5
| 259 students
Rank: #66.
Richey School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 Royal Avenue
Richey, MT 59259
(406) 773-5523
Richey, MT 59259
(406) 773-5523
Grades: PK-6
| 44 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Dawson High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 North Merrill Avenue
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-5265
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-5265
Grades: 9-12
| 336 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
505 North Meade Ave
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-2356
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-2356
Grades: 6-8
| 236 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 Jefferson School Road
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-4155
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-4155
Grades: PK-2
| 269 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 Deer Creek School, Lindsay School and Richey 7-8.
How many public schools are located in Dawson County?
10 public schools are located in Dawson County.
What percentage of students in Dawson County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Dawson County are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson County?
Dawson 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).
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