For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 58 students in Chester, MT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chester, MT are Chester-joplin-inverness 7-8 and Sage Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Chester have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chester, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester-joplin-inverness 7-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 School Street
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5108
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5108
Gr: 7-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Sage Creek Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
494 South 1346 East
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5477
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5477
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: n/an/a
1262 Whitlash Rd
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-6302
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-6302
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Chester, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chester, MT include Chester-joplin-inverness 7-8 and Sage Creek Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chester?
3 public middle schools are located in Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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