For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 49 students in Custer, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Custer, MT is Custer School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Custer, MT public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Custer have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Custer, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Custer School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
304 4th Avenue
Custer, MT 59024
(406) 856-4117
Custer, MT 59024
(406) 856-4117
Gr: PK-6 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Custer, MT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Custer, MT include Custer School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Custer?
1 public elementary schools are located in Custer.
What is the racial composition of students in Custer?
Custer public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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