For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 274 students in Dillon, MT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dillon, MT are Polaris School and Dillon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dillon, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Dillon have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dillon, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Polaris School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4210 Pioneer Mnt Scenic Byway
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 834-3403
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 834-3403
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Dillon Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22 N Cottom
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2368
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2368
Gr: 6-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
12420 Mt Hwy 324
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 681-3143
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 681-3143
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dillon, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dillon, MT include Polaris School and Dillon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dillon?
3 public middle schools are located in Dillon.
What is the racial composition of students in Dillon?
Dillon public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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