For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 1,361 students in Blaine County, MT (there are 2 private schools, serving 64 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Blaine County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Blaine County, MT are Turner School, Zurich School and Hays-lodge Pole High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blaine County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Blaine County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Blaine County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Turner School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
190 First Street East
Turner, MT 59542
(406) 379-2219
Turner, MT 59542
(406) 379-2219
Grades: PK-6
| 27 students
Rank: #22.
Zurich School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
265 Park Road
Zurich, MT 59547
(406) 357-4164
Zurich, MT 59547
(406) 357-4164
Grades: PK-8
| 20 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Hays-lodge Pole High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
197 School Road
Hays, MT 59527
(406) 673-3120
Hays, MT 59527
(406) 673-3120
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
North Harlem Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
755 Hillcrest Road
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2800
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2800
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Turner 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
190 First Street East
Turner, MT 59542
(406) 379-2219
Turner, MT 59542
(406) 379-2219
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
Rank: #66.
Turner High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
190 First Street East
Turner, MT 59542
(406) 379-2219
Turner, MT 59542
(406) 379-2219
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #77.
Hartland Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2105 Woodpile Road
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Grades: PK-8
| 4 students
Rank: #88.
Chinook High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
528 Ohio
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2236
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2236
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Harlem Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
110 3rd Ave Sw
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2258
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2258
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Meadowlark School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
623 New York
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Grades: PK-6
| 171 students
Rank: #1111.
Chinook 7-8
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
528 Ohio
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2237
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2237
Grades: 7-8
| 59 students
Rank: #1212.
Lodge Pole School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
197 School Road
Hays, MT 59527
(406) 673-3120
Hays, MT 59527
(406) 673-3120
Grades: PK-6
| 151 students
Rank: #1313.
Harlem 7-8
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
610 1st Ave Se
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2287
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2287
Grades: 7-8
| 103 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Harlem High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
610 1st Ave Se
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2287
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2287
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Hays-lodge Pole 7-8
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
197 School Road
Hays, MT 59527
(406) 673-3120
Hays, MT 59527
(406) 673-3120
Grades: 7-8
| 53 students
Rank: n/an/a
29815 Clear Creek Rd
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 395-4436
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 395-4436
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highway 240 (25 Mile, South Of
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2018
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2018
Grades: PK-8
| 2 students
Blaine County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Route 73 Box 12a
Lloyd, MT 59535
(406) 386-2288
Lloyd, MT 59535
(406) 386-2288
Grades: PK-8
| 1 students
Route 70 Box 70
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 386-2253
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 386-2253
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Blaine County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Blaine County, MT include Turner School, Zurich School and Hays-lodge Pole High School.
How many public schools are located in Blaine County, MT?
17 public schools are located in Blaine County, MT.
What percentage of students in Blaine County, MT go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Blaine County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Blaine County, MT?
Blaine County, MT public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 22% (majority American Indian).
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