For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 523 students in Lame Deer, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Lame Deer, MT are Lame Deer High School, Lame Deer 7-8 and Lame Deer School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lame Deer, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Lame Deer have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Lame Deer, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lame Deer High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3 Mi South Of Lame Deer
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-8900
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lame Deer 7-8
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
South Highway 39
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-8900
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-8900
Gr: 7-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lame Deer School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
103 Old School Street
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-6305
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-6305
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lame Deer, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in Lame Deer, MT include Lame Deer High School, Lame Deer 7-8 and Lame Deer School.
How many public schools are located in Lame Deer?
3 public schools are located in Lame Deer.
What is the racial composition of students in Lame Deer?
Lame Deer public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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