For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,026 students in Deer Lodge County, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Deer Lodge County, MT are Fred Moodry Intermediate, Anaconda Jr High School and Anaconda Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deer Lodge County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Deer Lodge County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Deer Lodge County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fred Moodry Intermediate
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
219 East 3rd
Anaconda, MT 59711
(406) 563-5101
Anaconda, MT 59711
(406) 563-5101
Gr: 3-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Anaconda Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 Main Street
Anaconda, MT 59711
(406) 563-6361
Anaconda, MT 59711
(406) 563-6361
Gr: 7-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Anaconda Sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
515 Main Street
Anaconda, MT 59711
(406) 563-6361
Anaconda, MT 59711
(406) 563-6361
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
506 Chestnut Street
Anaconda, MT 59711
(406) 563-6361
Anaconda, MT 59711
(406) 563-6361
Gr: PK-2 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Deer Lodge County, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Deer Lodge County, MT include Fred Moodry Intermediate, Anaconda Jr High School and Anaconda Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Deer Lodge County?
4 public schools are located in Deer Lodge County.
What is the racial composition of students in Deer Lodge County?
Deer Lodge County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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