For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,209 students in Dawson County, MT (there are 1 private school, serving 15 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Dawson County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dawson County, MT are Deer Creek School, Richey 7-8 and Lindsay School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawson County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Dawson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public 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 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Richey 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 Royal Avenue
Richey, MT 59259
(406) 773-5680
Richey, MT 59259
(406) 773-5680
Gr: 7-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
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 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Richey High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 Royal Avenue
Richey, MT 59259
(406) 773-5523
Richey, MT 59259
(406) 773-5523
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
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 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Dawson High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 North Merrill Avenue
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-5265
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-5265
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
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 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #88.
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 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
800 Jefferson School Road
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-4155
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-4155
Gr: PK-2 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dawson County, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Dawson County, MT include Deer Creek School, Richey 7-8 and Lindsay School.
How many public schools are located in Dawson County?
10 public schools are located in Dawson County.
What percentage of students in Dawson County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Dawson County are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson County?
Dawson County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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