For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 140 students in Pryor, MT (there are 1 private school, serving 113 private students). 49% of all K-12 students in Pryor, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pryor, MT are Plenty Coups High School, Pryor 7-8 and Arrow Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pryor, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Pryor have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Pryor, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plenty Coups High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 High School Lane
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-7329
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-7329
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Pryor 7-8
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 High School Lane
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-7329
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-7329
Gr: 7-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
Arrow Creek Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
612 Away Kurwak St.
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-8011
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-8011
Gr: PK-6 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pryor, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Pryor, MT include Plenty Coups High School, Pryor 7-8 and Arrow Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pryor?
3 public schools are located in Pryor.
What percentage of students in Pryor go to public school?
49% of all K-12 students in Pryor are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pryor?
Pryor public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Pryor are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pryor include: Arrow Creek Elementary School vs. Pryor 7-8
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