For the 2025 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 Zurich School, Turner 7-8 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 14% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 33%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Zurich School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
265 Park Road
Zurich, MT 59547
(406) 357-4164
Zurich, MT 59547
(406) 357-4164
Grades: PK-8
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
Turner 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
190 First Street East
Turner, MT 59542
(406) 379-2219
Turner, MT 59542
(406) 379-2219
Grades: 7-8
| 4 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Hartland Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2105 Woodpile Road
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Rank: #55.
Hays-lodge Pole 7-8
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
197 School Road
Hays, MT 59527
(406) 673-3120
Hays, MT 59527
(406) 673-3120
Grades: 7-8
| 32 students
Rank: #66.
Chinook 7-8
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
528 Ohio
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2237
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2237
Grades: 7-8
| 55 students
Rank: #77.
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
Rank: n/an/a
29815 Clear Creek Rd
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 395-4436
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 395-4436
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highway 240 (25 Mile, South Of
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2018
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2018
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Blaine County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Route 73 Box 12a
Lloyd, MT 59535
(406) 386-2288
Lloyd, MT 59535
(406) 386-2288
Grades: PK-8
| 1 students
Route 70 Box 70
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 386-2253
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 386-2253
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 Zurich School, Turner 7-8 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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