For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 327 students in 59865, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 59865, MT are St. Ignatius Elementary School and St. Ignatius Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 59865 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 59865, MT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best 59865, MT ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Ignatius Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Blaine
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
St. Ignatius Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
76 3rd Avenue
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 59865, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 59865, MT include St. Ignatius Elementary School and St. Ignatius Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 59865?
2 public elementary schools are located in 59865.
What is the racial composition of students in 59865?
59865 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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