For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 839 students in Dawson County, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dawson County, MT are Deer Creek School, Lindsay School and Lincoln School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawson County, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dawson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dawson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deer Creek School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12 Road 564
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 687-3724
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 687-3724
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Lindsay School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Miles W Glendive, Hwy 200 M
Lindsay, MT 59339
(406) 584-7486
Lindsay, MT 59339
(406) 584-7486
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
Lincoln School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
213 South Nowlan
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-2308
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-2308
Gr: 3-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Richey School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 Royal Avenue
Richey, MT 59259
(406) 773-5523
Richey, MT 59259
(406) 773-5523
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
505 North Meade Ave
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-2356
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-2356
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
2285 Fas 470
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 583-7575
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 583-7575
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
800 Jefferson School Road
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-4155
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-4155
Gr: PK-2 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Dawson County, MT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dawson County, MT include Deer Creek School, Lindsay School and Lincoln School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dawson County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Dawson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson County?
Dawson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).