Best Hays Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 255 students in Hays, MT (there are 1 private school, serving 52 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Hays, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).

The top-ranked public schools in Hays, MT are Hays-lodge Pole High School, Lodge Pole School and Hays-lodge Pole 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Hays, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Hays have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).