For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 272 students in Valley County, MT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Valley County, MT are Lustre School, Hinsdale 7-8 and Opheim 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Valley County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Valley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lustre School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
282 Lustre Road
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 392-5725
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 392-5725
Gr: PK-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Hinsdale 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 North Montana
Hinsdale, MT 59241
(406) 364-2314
Hinsdale, MT 59241
(406) 364-2314
Gr: 7-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Opheim 7-8
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Rock St
Opheim, MT 59250
(406) 762-3214
Opheim, MT 59250
(406) 762-3214
Gr: 7-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #44.
Nashua 6-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
222 Mabel
Nashua, MT 59248
(406) 746-3411
Nashua, MT 59248
(406) 746-3411
Gr: 6-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Frazer 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 6th Street
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 695-2241
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 695-2241
Gr: 7-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #66.
Glasgow Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11 Lasar Drive
Glasgow, MT 59230
(406) 228-2485
Glasgow, MT 59230
(406) 228-2485
Gr: 6-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Valley County, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Valley County, MT include Lustre School, Hinsdale 7-8 and Opheim 7-8.
How many public middle schools are located in Valley County?
6 public middle schools are located in Valley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Valley County?
Valley County public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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