For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 1,649 students in Fergus County, MT (there are , serving 78 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Fergus County, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Fergus County, MT are Moore School, Garfield School and King Colony School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fergus County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Fergus County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Fergus County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moore School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
509 Highland Ave
Moore, MT 59464
(406) 374-2231
Moore, MT 59464
(406) 374-2231
Gr: PK-5 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #22.
Garfield School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 East Boulevard
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2366
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2366
Gr: PK-1 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
King Colony School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2370 King Colony Rd
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-9702
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-9702
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #44.
Denton High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Lehman
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Deerfield School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Deerfield Colony
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-3852
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-3852
Gr: PK-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Winifred High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
507 Main Street
Winifred, MT 59489
(406) 462-5420
Winifred, MT 59489
(406) 462-5420
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Roy 6-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Davis
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Gr: 6-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #88.
Roy School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Davis
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Gr: PK-5 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Winifred School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
507 Main Street
Winifred, MT 59489
(406) 462-5349
Winifred, MT 59489
(406) 462-5349
Gr: PK-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Denton School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Lehman
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Gr: PK-5 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Lewis & Clark School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
212 Crystal Drive
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2811
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2811
Gr: 5-6 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Denton 6-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Lehman
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Gr: 6-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1313.
Moore 6-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 Highland Ave
Moore, MT 59464
(406) 374-2231
Moore, MT 59464
(406) 374-2231
Gr: 6-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1414.
Moore High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 Highland Ave
Moore, MT 59464
(406) 374-2231
Moore, MT 59464
(406) 374-2231
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1515.
Highland Park School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1312 7th Avenue North
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2555
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2555
Gr: 2-4 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1616.
Grass Range 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 East 2nd Street
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2341
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2341
Gr: 7-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1717.
Lewistown 7-8
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
914 West Main
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-5419
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-5419
Gr: 7-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1818.
Winifred 6-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
507 Main Street
Winifred, MT 59489
(406) 462-5349
Winifred, MT 59489
(406) 462-5349
Gr: 6-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1919.
Fergus High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Casino Creek Drive
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2321
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2321
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2020.
Grass Range School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 East 2nd Street
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2341
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2341
Gr: PK-6 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
106007 Highway 87 W
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2340
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2340
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
310 East 2nd Street
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2341
Grass Range, MT 59032
(406) 428-2341
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Davis
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Fergus County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8992 Hanover Road
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-8022
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-8022
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fergus County, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Fergus County, MT include Moore School, Garfield School and King Colony School.
How many public schools are located in Fergus County?
23 public schools are located in Fergus County.
What percentage of students in Fergus County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Fergus County are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fergus County?
Fergus County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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