For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 78 students in Dutton, MT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Dutton, MT are Midway Colony, Pondera Colony School and Dutton/brady Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dutton, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Dutton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dutton, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Midway Colony
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 Healy Spring Rd.
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3201
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3201
Grades: PK-8
| 18 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pondera Colony School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Pondera Colony Rd
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 279-3464
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 279-3464
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Dutton/brady Middle School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 2nd St Ne
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3424
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3424
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
Rank: #44.
Dutton/brady Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 2nd St Ne
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3201
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3201
Grades: PK-8
| 47 students
Dutton, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 2nd St Ne
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3424
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3424
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Dutton, MT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Dutton, MT include Midway Colony, Pondera Colony School and Dutton/brady Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dutton?
4 public middle schools are located in Dutton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dutton?
Dutton public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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