Pryor Elementary School District

1 High School Lane
Pryor, MT 59066
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Pryor Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 80 students in Pryor Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Pryor Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
80 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pryor Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 347 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#198 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
<50%
35%
≤20%
46%
<50%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.40
% American Indian
100%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
n/a
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,563 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,513 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,563
$15,263
Spending / Student
$24,513
$15,352

Best Pryor Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pryor 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 High School Lane
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-7329
Grades: 7-8
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
Arrow Creek Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
612 Away Kurwak St.
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-8011
Grades: PK-6
| 54 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pryor Elementary School District?
Pryor Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 80 students.
What is the rank of Pryor Elementary School District?
Pryor Elementary School District is ranked #150 out of 347 school districts in Montana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pryor Elementary School District?
100% of Pryor Elementary School District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pryor Elementary School District?
Pryor Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Pryor Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,513 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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