For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 226 students in 59911, MT.
The top ranked public middle schools in 59911, MT are Bigfork 7-8 and Swan River 6-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 59911 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 59911, MT have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 59911, MT Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bigfork 7-8
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Commerce St
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-7412
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-7412
Grades: 7-8
| 153 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Swan River 6-8
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1205 Swan Highway
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-4528
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-4528
Grades: 6-8
| 69 students
Rank: n/an/a
40224 Salmon Prairie Rd
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 754-2245
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 754-2245
Grades: PK-8
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 59911, MT?
The top ranked public middle schools in 59911, MT include Bigfork 7-8 and Swan River 6-8.
How many public middle schools are located in 59911?
3 public middle schools are located in 59911.
What is the racial composition of students in 59911?
59911 public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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