For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 839 students in Dawson County, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dawson County, MT are Deer Creek School, Lindsay School and Lincoln School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawson County, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dawson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary 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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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 elementary schools in Dawson County, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dawson County, MT include Deer Creek School, Lindsay School and Lincoln School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dawson County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Dawson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson County?
Dawson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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