For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 624 students in Harlem, MT (there are , serving 12 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Harlem, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Harlem, MT are North Harlem Elementary School, Harlem High School and Harlem Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harlem, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Harlem have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Harlem, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Harlem Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
755 Hillcrest Road
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2800
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2800
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
Rank: #22.
Harlem High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 1st Ave Se
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2287
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2287
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
Rank: #33.
Harlem Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 3rd Ave Sw
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2258
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2258
Grades: PK-6
| 364 students
Rank: #44.
Harlem 7-8
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
610 1st Ave Se
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2287
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2287
Grades: 7-8
| 92 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harlem, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Harlem, MT include North Harlem Elementary School, Harlem High School and Harlem Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harlem?
4 public schools are located in Harlem.
What percentage of students in Harlem go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Harlem are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harlem?
Harlem public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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