For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,245 students in Lewistown, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Lewistown, MT are Lewis & Clark School, Garfield School and King Colony School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewistown, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Lewistown have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Lewistown, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewis & Clark School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
212 Crystal Drive
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2811
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2811
Grades: 5-6
| 204 students
Rank: #22.
Garfield School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 East Boulevard
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2366
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2366
Grades: PK-1
| 188 students
Rank: #33.
King Colony School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2370 King Colony Rd
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-9702
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-9702
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Rank: #44.
Deerfield School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Deerfield Colony
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-3852
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-3852
Grades: PK-8
| 13 students
Rank: #55.
Highland Park School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1312 7th Avenue North
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2555
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2555
Grades: 2-4
| 283 students
Rank: #66.
Lewistown 7-8
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
914 West Main
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-5419
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-5419
Grades: 7-8
| 195 students
Rank: #77.
Fergus High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Casino Creek Drive
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2321
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2321
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Lewistown, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8992 Hanover Road
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-8022
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-8022
Grades: PK-8
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lewistown, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Lewistown, MT include Lewis & Clark School, Garfield School and King Colony School.
How many public schools are located in Lewistown?
7 public schools are located in Lewistown.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewistown?
Lewistown public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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