For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,284 students in Hardin, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hardin, MT are Fort Smith School, Hardin Intermediate and Hardin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hardin have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hardin, MT (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Smith School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 Avenue C
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 666-2350
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 666-2350
Grades: PK-5
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Hardin Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
631 W 5th Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6390
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6390
Grades: 3-5
| 258 students
Rank: #33.
Hardin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
611 W 5th Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6300
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
Crow Agency School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Ammaachimuua Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 638-2252
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 638-2252
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hardin Primary
Magnet School
314 W 3rd Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-9340
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-9340
Grades: PK-2
| 329 students
Hardin, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hardin, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hardin, MT include Fort Smith School, Hardin Intermediate and Hardin Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hardin?
5 public elementary schools are located in Hardin.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin?
Hardin public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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