Best Prairie County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 87 students in Prairie County, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Prairie County, MT is Terry School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prairie County, MT public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Prairie County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Prairie County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Terry School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
215 East Park
Terry, MT 59349
(406) 635-5533
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Prairie County, MT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Prairie County, MT include Terry School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Prairie County?
1 public elementary schools are located in Prairie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Prairie County?
Prairie County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).

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