For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 65 students in Dutton, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dutton, MT are Midway Colony, Pondera Colony School and Dutton/brady Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dutton, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dutton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dutton, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midway Colony
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 Healy Spring Rd.
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3201
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3201
Gr: PK-8 | 18 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Pondera Colony School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Pondera Colony Rd
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 279-3464
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 279-3464
Gr: PK-8
Rank: #33.
Dutton/brady Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 2nd St Ne
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3201
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3201
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Dutton, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 2nd St Ne
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3424
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3424
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dutton, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dutton, MT include Midway Colony, Pondera Colony School and Dutton/brady Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dutton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Dutton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dutton?
Dutton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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