For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public middle schools serving 5,660 students in Yellowstone County, MT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Yellowstone County, MT are Elysian Middle School, Custer 7-8 and Broadview 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yellowstone County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Yellowstone County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is equal to the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Yellowstone County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elysian Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6416 Elysian Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4101
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4101
Grades: 6-8
| 130 students
Rank: #22.
Custer 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 4th Avenue
Custer, MT 59024
(406) 856-4117
Custer, MT 59024
(406) 856-4117
Grades: 7-8
| 16 students
Rank: #33.
Broadview 7-8
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13935 1st Street
Broadview, MT 59015
(406) 667-2337
Broadview, MT 59015
(406) 667-2337
Grades: 7-8
| 24 students
Rank: #44.
Ben Steele Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5640 Grand Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 601-1600
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 601-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 738 students
Rank: #55.
Broadview School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13935 1st Street
Broadview, MT 59015
(406) 667-2337
Broadview, MT 59015
(406) 667-2337
Grades: PK-8
| 99 students
Rank: #66.
Castle Rock Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1441 Governors Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5800
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Rank: #77.
Canyon Creek 6-8
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3139 Duck Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4471
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4471
Grades: 6-8
| 47 students
Rank: #88.
Elder Grove 7-8
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1532 South 64 Street W
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2893
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2893
Grades: 6-8
| 226 students
Rank: #99.
Will James Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 30th Street West
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6100
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 601 students
Rank: #1010.
Pioneer School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1937 Dover Road
Billings, MT 59105
(406) 373-5357
Billings, MT 59105
(406) 373-5357
Grades: PK-8
| 84 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Huntley Project 7-8
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1477 Ash Street
Worden, MT 59088
(406) 967-2540
Worden, MT 59088
(406) 967-2540
Grades: 7-8
| 128 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Shepherd Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7842 Shepherd Road
Shepherd, MT 59079
(406) 373-5873
Shepherd, MT 59079
(406) 373-5873
Grades: 6-8
| 200 students
Rank: #1313.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Lewis Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5900
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 727 students
Rank: #1414.
Laurel Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
725 Washington Avenue
Laurel, MT 59044
(406) 628-6919
Laurel, MT 59044
(406) 628-6919
Grades: 5-8
| 551 students
Rank: #1515.
Lockwood Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1932 Us Highway 87
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-0154
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-0154
Grades: 6-8
| 401 students
Rank: #1616.
Medicine Crow Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Barrett Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-8600
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
Rank: #1717.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Madison Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6000
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 460 students
Rank: #1818.
Yellowstone Academy 7-8
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Ray Of Hope Lane
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198
Grades: 7-8
| 18 students
Yellowstone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2802 13th Street West
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 255-3876
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 255-3876
Grades: PK-K
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Yellowstone County, MT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Yellowstone County, MT include Elysian Middle School, Custer 7-8 and Broadview 7-8.
How many public middle schools are located in Yellowstone County?
18 public middle schools are located in Yellowstone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yellowstone County?
Yellowstone County public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is equal to the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Yellowstone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Yellowstone County include: Medicine Crow Middle School vs. Castle Rock Middle School, Ben Steele Middle School vs. Will James Middle School, Will James Middle School vs. Lewis & Clark Middle School
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