For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 979 students in Fergus County, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fergus County, MT are Moore School, Garfield School and King Colony School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fergus County, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fergus County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Fergus County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moore School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
509 Highland Ave
Moore, MT 59464
(406) 374-2231
Moore, MT 59464
(406) 374-2231
Gr: PK-5 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Garfield School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 East Boulevard
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2366
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2366
Gr: PK-1 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
King Colony School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2370 King Colony Rd
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-9702
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-9702
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #44.
Deerfield School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Deerfield Colony
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-3852
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-3852
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #55.
Roy 6-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Davis
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Gr: 6-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #66.
Roy School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Davis
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Gr: PK-5 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Winifred School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
507 Main Street
Winifred, MT 59489
(406) 462-5349
Winifred, MT 59489
(406) 462-5349
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #88.
Denton School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Lehman
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Gr: PK-5 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Lewis & Clark School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
212 Crystal Drive
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2811
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2811
Gr: 4-6 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Denton 6-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Lehman
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Gr: 6-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #1111.
Moore 6-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 Highland Ave
Moore, MT 59464
(406) 374-2231
Moore, MT 59464
(406) 374-2231
Gr: 6-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
Highland Park School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1312 7th Avenue North
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2555
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2555
Gr: 2-3 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1313.
Winifred 6-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
507 Main Street
Winifred, MT 59489
(406) 462-5349
Winifred, MT 59489
(406) 462-5349
Gr: 6-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1414.
Grass Range School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 East 2nd Street
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2341
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2341
Gr: PK-6 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
106007 Highway 87 W
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2340
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2340
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
8992 Hanover Road
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-8022
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-8022
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fergus County, MT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fergus County, MT include Moore School, Garfield School and King Colony School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fergus County?
15 public elementary schools are located in Fergus County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fergus County?
Fergus County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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