For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 1,031 students in Miles City, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Miles City, MT are Highland Park School, Riverview School and S Y School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Miles City, MT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Miles City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Miles City, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Park School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
716 South Cale
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-3890
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-3890
Grades: PK-2
| 122 students
Rank: #22.
Riverview School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1734 Road 506
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 421-5503
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 421-5503
Grades: PK-8
| 4 students
Rank: #33.
S Y School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Road 664
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 421-5526
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 421-5526
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
106 North Strevell Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-2888
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-2888
Grades: PK-2
| 99 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Middle School 6-8
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 North 9th
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-2084
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-2084
Grades: 6-8
| 343 students
Rank: #66.
Kircher School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
331 Kircher Creek Road
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-2761
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-2761
Grades: PK-8
| 65 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 South Lake Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-1697
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-1697
Grades: 3-5
| 153 students
Rank: #88.
Garfield School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Milwaukee
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-4310
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-4310
Grades: K-5
| 240 students
Rank: n/an/a
12 Road 561
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 554-3512
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 554-3512
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Miles City, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6281 Moon Creek Road
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 421-5560
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 421-5560
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Crow Rock Stage
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 354-7212
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 354-7212
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Miles City, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Miles City, MT include Highland Park School, Riverview School and S Y School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Miles City?
9 public elementary schools are located in Miles City.
What is the racial composition of students in Miles City?
Miles City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Which public elementary schools in Miles City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Miles City include: Lincoln School vs. Garfield School, Garfield School vs. Lincoln School
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