For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 872 students in Beaverhead County, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Beaverhead County, MT are Parkview School, Polaris School and Reichle 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 40% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Beaverhead County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Beaverhead County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkview School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22 N Cottom
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2373
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2373
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Polaris 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
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Reichle 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
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wisdom 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
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Wise River 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
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #66.
Jackson 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
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #77.
Dillon Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22 N Cottom
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2368
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2368
Gr: 6-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Lima School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 North Harrison
Lima, MT 59739
(406) 276-3571
Lima, MT 59739
(406) 276-3571
Gr: PK-6 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
12420 Mt Hwy 324
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 681-3143
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 681-3143
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
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 Reichle 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 24% (majority American Indian).
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