For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 292 students in Fergus County, MT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fergus County, MT are King Colony School, Deerfield School and Roy 6-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fergus County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Fergus 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 Fergus County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
King Colony School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2370 King Colony Rd
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-9702
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-9702
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Deerfield School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Deerfield Colony
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-3852
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-3852
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Roy 6-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Davis
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Gr: 6-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #44.
Denton 6-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Lehman
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Gr: 6-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #55.
Moore 6-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 Highland Ave
Moore, MT 59464
(406) 374-2231
Moore, MT 59464
(406) 374-2231
Gr: 6-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Grass Range 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 East 2nd Street
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2341
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2341
Gr: 7-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Lewistown 7-8
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
914 West Main
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-5419
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-5419
Gr: 7-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Winifred 6-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
507 Main Street
Winifred, MT 59489
(406) 462-5349
Winifred, MT 59489
(406) 462-5349
Gr: 6-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
106007 Highway 87 W
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2340
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2340
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Fergus County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8992 Hanover Road
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-8022
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-8022
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fergus County, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fergus County, MT include King Colony School, Deerfield School and Roy 6-8.
How many public middle schools are located in Fergus County?
9 public middle schools are located in Fergus County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fergus County?
Fergus 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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