For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 153 students in Prairie County, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Prairie County, MT are Terry High School, Terry Middle School and Terry School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prairie County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Prairie County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Prairie County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Terry High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 East Park
Terry, MT 59349
(406) 635-5533
Terry, MT 59349
(406) 635-5533
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Terry Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 East Park
Terry, MT 59349
(406) 635-5533
Terry, MT 59349
(406) 635-5533
Gr: 7-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Terry School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 East Park
Terry, MT 59349
(406) 635-5533
Terry, MT 59349
(406) 635-5533
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Prairie County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Prairie County, MT include Terry High School, Terry Middle School and Terry School.
How many public schools are located in Prairie County?
3 public schools are located in Prairie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Prairie County?
Prairie County public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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