For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 720 students in Silver Bow County, MT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Silver Bow County, MT are Ramsay Middle School and East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Silver Bow County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Silver Bow County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Silver Bow County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ramsay Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3 Russell St
Ramsay, MT 59748
(406) 782-5470
Ramsay, MT 59748
(406) 782-5470
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
East Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Grand Avenue
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2600
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2600
Gr: 7-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
50 Schoolhouse Road
Divide, MT 59727
(406) 267-3347
Divide, MT 59727
(406) 267-3347
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Silver Bow County, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Silver Bow County, MT include Ramsay Middle School and East Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Silver Bow County?
4 public middle schools are located in Silver Bow County.
What is the racial composition of students in Silver Bow County?
Silver Bow County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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