For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 94 students in Dutton, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Dutton, MT are Dutton/brady High School, Midway Colony and Dutton/brady Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dutton, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Dutton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Dutton, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dutton/brady High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 2nd St Ne
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3424
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3424
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Midway Colony
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 Healy Spring Rd.
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3201
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3201
Gr: PK-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
Dutton/brady Middle School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 2nd St Ne
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3424
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3424
Gr: 7-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #44.
Dutton/brady Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 2nd St Ne
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3201
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3201
Gr: PK-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dutton, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Dutton, MT include Dutton/brady High School, Midway Colony and Dutton/brady Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Dutton?
4 public schools are located in Dutton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dutton?
Dutton public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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