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Best Blaine County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 241 students in Blaine County, MT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Blaine County, MT are Turner 7-8, Zurich School and North Harlem Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blaine County, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Blaine County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Middle Schools in Blaine County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Turner 7-8
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
190 First Street East
Turner, MT 59542
(406) 379-2219
Gr: 7-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Zurich School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
265 Park Road
Zurich, MT 59547
(406) 357-4164
Gr: PK-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
North Harlem Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
755 Hillcrest Road
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2800
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #44.
Hartland Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2105 Woodpile Road
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #55.
Hays-lodge Pole 7-8
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
197 School Road
Hays, MT 59527
(406) 673-3120
Gr: 7-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #66.
Chinook 7-8
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
528 Ohio
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2237
Gr: 7-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Harlem 7-8
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
610 1st Ave Se
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2287
Gr: 7-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Bear Paw School
29815 Clear Creek Rd
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 395-4436
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Cleveland School
Highway 240 (25 Mile, South Of
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2018
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Blaine County, MT

Blaine County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cow Island Trail School (Closed 2004)
Route 73 Box 12a
Lloyd, MT 59535
(406) 386-2288
Gr: PK-8 | 1 student
Lone Tree Bench School (Closed 2004)
Route 70 Box 70
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 386-2253

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Blaine County, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Blaine County, MT include Turner 7-8, Zurich School and North Harlem Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Blaine County?
9 public middle schools are located in Blaine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Blaine County?
Blaine County public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Blaine County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Blaine County include: Harlem 7-8 vs. Zurich School, Zurich School vs. Harlem 7-8, Chinook 7-8 vs. Zurich School

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