For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,660 students in Hamilton, MT (there are , serving 182 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Hamilton, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Hamilton, MT are Hamilton High School, Daly School and Hamilton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Hamilton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Hamilton, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
327 Fairgrounds Road
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 375-6060
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 375-6060
Grades: 9-12
| 555 students
Rank: #22.
Daly School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
208 Daly Avenue
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2122
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2122
Grades: K-4
| 554 students
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 South 5th St
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2121
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2121
Grades: 5-8
| 484 students
Rank: n/an/a
217 Daly Ave
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2280
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2280
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
225 North 5th Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2144
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2144
Grades: PK-K
| 67 students
Hamilton, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
778 Grantsdale Rd
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-1889
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-1889
Grades: 2-5
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hamilton, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Hamilton, MT include Hamilton High School, Daly School and Hamilton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hamilton?
5 public schools are located in Hamilton.
What percentage of students in Hamilton go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Hamilton are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton?
Hamilton public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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