For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 635 students in Lewistown, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lewistown, MT are Garfield School, King Colony School and Deerfield School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewistown, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lewistown have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Lewistown, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garfield School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 East Boulevard
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2366
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2366
Gr: PK-1 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Lewis & Clark School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
212 Crystal Drive
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2811
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2811
Gr: 4-6 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Highland Park School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1312 7th Avenue North
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2555
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2555
Gr: 2-3 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Lewistown, 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 elementary schools in Lewistown, MT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lewistown, MT include Garfield School, King Colony School and Deerfield School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lewistown?
5 public elementary schools are located in Lewistown.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewistown?
Lewistown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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