For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 1,592 students in Custer County, MT (there are , serving 232 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Custer County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Custer County, MT are Highland Park School, Riverview School and S Y School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Custer County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Custer County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Custer County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
716 South Cale
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-3890
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-3890
Grades: PK-2
| 118 students
Rank: #22.
Riverview School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1734 Road 506
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 421-5503
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 421-5503
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Rank: #33.
S Y School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Road 664
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 421-5526
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 421-5526
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
Rank: #44.
Kinsey School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7 Mastin Road
Kinsey, MT 59338
(406) 232-2440
Kinsey, MT 59338
(406) 232-2440
Grades: PK-6
| 61 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
106 North Strevell Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-2888
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-2888
Grades: PK-2
| 103 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Middle School 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 North 9th
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-2084
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-2084
Grades: 6-8
| 349 students
Rank: #77.
Kircher School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
331 Kircher Creek Road
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-2761
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-2761
Grades: PK-8
| 65 students
Rank: #88.
Custer Co District High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 South Center Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-4920
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-4920
Grades: 9-12
| 495 students
Rank: #99.
Lincoln School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 South Lake Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-1697
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-1697
Grades: 3-5
| 154 students
Rank: #1010.
Garfield School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Milwaukee
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-4310
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-4310
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Stacey School
Magnet School
124 Stacey Road
Volborg, MT 59351
(406) 784-2256
Volborg, MT 59351
(406) 784-2256
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Custer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6281 Moon Creek Road
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 421-5560
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 421-5560
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
12 Road 561
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 554-3512
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 554-3512
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Crow Rock Stage
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 354-7212
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 354-7212
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Custer County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Custer County, MT include Highland Park School, Riverview School and S Y School.
How many public schools are located in Custer County?
11 public schools are located in Custer County.
What percentage of students in Custer County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Custer County are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Custer County?
Custer County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Custer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Custer County include: Lincoln School vs. Garfield School, Garfield School vs. Lincoln School
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