For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,038 students in Hamilton, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton, MT are Daly School and Hamilton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hamilton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Hamilton, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Daly School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
208 Daly Avenue
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2122
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2122
Grades: K-4
| 554 students
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 South 5th St
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2121
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2121
Grades: 5-8
| 484 students
Hamilton, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
778 Grantsdale Rd
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-1889
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-1889
Grades: 2-5
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton, MT include Daly School and Hamilton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hamilton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hamilton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton?
Hamilton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% 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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