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8 schools in Lewistown

Montana · Public K-12

8 public-school campuses operate inside Lewistown, with roughly 1,183 K-12 students enrolled (5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Lewistown

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,183
-28 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 92%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Deerfield SchoolElementaryPK-0811
Fergus High SchoolHigh09-12347
Garfield SchoolElementaryPK-01182
Highland Park SchoolElementary02-03159
King Colony SchoolElementaryPK-087
Lewis & Clark SchoolMiddle04-06276
Lewistown 7-8Middle07-08198
Spring Creek Colony SchlElementaryPK-083

About Lewistown

Lewistown, Montana is home to 8 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,183 students. By school count, it is a medium-population city.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city is made up of 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 148, lower than the state mean of about 175.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment stayed largely flat: 1,211 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,183 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Lewistown discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Lewistown, Montana?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Lewistown, with a combined enrollment of about 1,183.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Lewistown?
Lewistown has 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Lewistown?
Fergus High School is the largest public school in Lewistown by enrollment, with approximately 347 students.
What school districts serve Lewistown?
Lewistown is served by 5 public school districts, including Deerfield Elem, Lewistown Elem, King Colony Elem, Spring Creek Colony Elem, Fergus H S.
What grade levels do public schools in Lewistown cover?
Public schools in Lewistown serve students from pre-K through grade 12.