For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,097 students in Glendive, MT (there are 1 private school, serving 15 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Glendive, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Glendive, MT are Deer Creek School, Lincoln School and Dawson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glendive, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Glendive have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Glendive, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deer Creek School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12 Road 564
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 687-3724
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 687-3724
Gr: PK-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
213 South Nowlan
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-2308
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-2308
Gr: 3-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Dawson High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 North Merrill Avenue
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-5265
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-5265
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
505 North Meade Ave
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-2356
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-2356
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
2285 Fas 470
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 583-7575
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 583-7575
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
800 Jefferson School Road
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-4155
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-4155
Gr: PK-2 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Glendive, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Glendive, MT include Deer Creek School, Lincoln School and Dawson High School.
How many public schools are located in Glendive?
6 public schools are located in Glendive.
What percentage of students in Glendive go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Glendive are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Glendive?
Glendive public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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