For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 216 students in 59457, MT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 59457, MT are King Colony School, Deerfield School and Lewistown 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 59457 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 59457, MT have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 59457, MT Public Middle Schools (2026)
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.
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%
59457, Montana 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 59457, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 59457, MT include King Colony School, Deerfield School and Lewistown 7-8.
How many public middle schools are located in 59457?
3 public middle schools are located in 59457.
What is the racial composition of students in 59457?
59457 public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% 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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