For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,792 students in Hardin, MT (there are , serving 14 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Hardin, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Hardin, MT are Fort Smith School, Hardin Intermediate and Hardin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Hardin have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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 Hardin, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Smith School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 Avenue C
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 666-2350
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 666-2350
Gr: PK-5 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Hardin Intermediate
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
631 W 5th Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6390
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6390
Gr: 3-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Hardin Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
611 W 5th Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6300
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Crow Agency School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Ammaachimuua Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 638-2252
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 638-2252
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hardin High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
702 N Terry Avenue
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6300
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
314 W 3rd Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-9340
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-9340
Gr: PK-2 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Hardin, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
625 W 4th
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-1696
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-1696
Gr: 1-5 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hardin, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Hardin, MT include Fort Smith School, Hardin Intermediate and Hardin Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hardin?
6 public schools are located in Hardin.
What percentage of students in Hardin go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Hardin are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin?
Hardin public schools minority enrollment is 87% 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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