For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 853 students in Beaverhead County, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Beaverhead County, MT are Parkview School, Polaris School and Wise River School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beaverhead County, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Beaverhead County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Beaverhead County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkview School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22 N Cottom
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2373
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2373
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #22.
Polaris School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4210 Pioneer Mnt Scenic Byway
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 834-3403
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 834-3403
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Rank: #33.
Wise River School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Swamp Creek Road
Wise River, MT 59762
(406) 832-3279
Wise River, MT 59762
(406) 832-3279
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Lima School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 North Harrison
Lima, MT 59739
(406) 276-3571
Lima, MT 59739
(406) 276-3571
Grades: PK-6
| 29 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Reichle School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6715 Schoolhouse Rd
Glen, MT 59732
(406) 835-2281
Glen, MT 59732
(406) 835-2281
Grades: PK-8
| 17 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Wisdom School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
408 Elm Street
Wisdom, MT 59761
(406) 689-3227
Wisdom, MT 59761
(406) 689-3227
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Rank: #77.
Dillon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22 N Cottom
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2368
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2368
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Rank: #88.
Jackson School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 Jardine
Jackson, MT 59736
(406) 834-3138
Jackson, MT 59736
(406) 834-3138
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Rank: #99.
Grant School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12420 Mt Hwy 324
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 681-3143
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 681-3143
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
Beaverhead County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
225 East Reeder
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-4311
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-4311
Grades: PK-K
| 102 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Beaverhead County, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Beaverhead County, MT include Parkview School, Polaris School and Wise River School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Beaverhead County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Beaverhead County.
What is the racial composition of students in Beaverhead County?
Beaverhead County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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