For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 239 students in 59522, MT.
The top ranked public schools in 59522, MT are Chester-joplin-inverness School, Chester-joplin-inverness High School and Chester-joplin-inverness 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 59522 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59522, MT have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 59522, MT ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester-joplin-inverness School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 School Street
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5477
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5477
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Chester-joplin-inverness High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 School Street
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5108
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5108
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Chester-joplin-inverness 7-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 School Street
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5108
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5108
Gr: 7-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Sage Creek Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
494 South 1346 East
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5477
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5477
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
59522, Montana ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
140 North
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 210-0104
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 210-0104
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 59522, MT?
The top ranked public schools in 59522, MT include Chester-joplin-inverness School, Chester-joplin-inverness High School and Chester-joplin-inverness 7-8.
How many public schools are located in 59522?
5 public schools are located in 59522.
What is the racial composition of students in 59522?
59522 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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