For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 480 students in Hamilton, MT.
The top-ranked public middle school in Hamilton, MT is Hamilton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Hamilton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Hamilton, MT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 South 5th St
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2121
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2121
Gr: 5-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
217 Daly Ave
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2280
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2280
Gr: 7-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Hamilton, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
778 Grantsdale Rd
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-1889
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-1889
Gr: 2-5 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hamilton, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hamilton, MT include Hamilton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hamilton?
2 public middle schools are located in Hamilton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton?
Hamilton public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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