For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 79 students in Circle, MT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Circle, MT are Redwater 7-8 and Vida School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Circle, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Circle have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Circle, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Redwater 7-8
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1105 F Avenue
Circle, MT 59215
(406) 485-2140
Circle, MT 59215
(406) 485-2140
Grades: 7-8
| 34 students
Rank: #22.
Vida School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Shell Street
Circle, MT 59215
(406) 525-3374
Circle, MT 59215
(406) 525-3374
Grades: PK-8
| 45 students
Circle, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1438 Highway 528
Circle, MT 59215
(406) 525-3438
Circle, MT 59215
(406) 525-3438
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Circle, MT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Circle, MT include Redwater 7-8 and Vida School.
How many public middle schools are located in Circle?
2 public middle schools are located in Circle.
What is the racial composition of students in Circle?
Circle public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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