For the 2024-25 school year, there are 41 public schools serving 19,207 students in 59101, MT (there are 4 private schools, serving 907 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 59101, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 59101, MT are Arrowhead School, Elysian Middle School and Meadowlark School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 59101 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59101, MT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 59101, MT Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arrowhead School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2510 38th Street West
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6201
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6201
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #22.
Elysian Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6416 Elysian Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4101
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4101
Grades: 6-8
| 144 students
Rank: #33.
Meadowlark School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
221 29th Street West
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6213
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6213
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #44.
Elysian School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6416 Elysian Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4101
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4101
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #55.
Morin School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8824 Pryor Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-6093
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-6093
Grades: PK-6
| 25 students
Rank: #66.
Boulder School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2202 32nd Street West
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6206
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6206
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #77.
Eagle Cliffs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Kootenai
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6210
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6210
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #88.
Central Heights School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 Lexington
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6209
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6209
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #99.
Poly Drive School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2410 Poly Drive
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6217
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6217
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #1010.
Canyon Creek School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3139 Duck Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4471
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4471
Grades: PK-6
| 188 students
Rank: #1111.
Ben Steele Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5640 Grand Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 601-1600
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 601-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 747 students
Rank: #1212.
Highland School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
729 Parkhill
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6211
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6211
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Alkali Creek School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
681 Alkali Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6200
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Mckinley School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 North 31st Street
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6212
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6212
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #1515.
Beartooth School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Elaine Street
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6202
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6202
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #1616.
Big Sky Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3231 Granger Avenue East
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6204
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6204
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #1717.
Castle Rock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1441 Governors Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5800
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 703 students
Rank: #1818.
Sandstone School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1440 Nutter Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6220
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6220
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #1919.
Burlington School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2135 Lewis Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6208
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6208
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #2020.
Billings West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2201 St Johns Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5600
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,269 students
Rank: #2121.
Blue Creek School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3652 Blue Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-0653
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-0653
Grades: PK-6
| 181 students
Rank: #2222.
Canyon Creek 7-8
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3139 Duck Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4471
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4471
Grades: 7-8
| 46 students
Rank: #2323.
Will James Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 30th Street West
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6100
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 598 students
Rank: #2424.
Broadwater School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 Broadwater
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6207
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6207
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #2525.
Lockwood Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1932 Us Highway 87 E.
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 248-3239
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 248-3239
Grades: 3-5
| 365 students
Rank: #2626.
Billings Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Grand Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5400
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,739 students
Rank: #2727.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Lewis Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5900
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 667 students
Rank: #2828.
Washington School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1044 Cook Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6221
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6221
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Bitterroot School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Bench Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6205
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6205
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Miles Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Miles Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6214
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6214
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #3131.
Skyview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1775 High Sierra Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5200
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,602 students
Rank: #3232.
Rose Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1812 19th Street West
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6219
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6219
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #3333.
Lockwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1932 Us Highway 87
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-0154
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-0154
Grades: 6-8
| 433 students
Rank: #3434.
Medicine Crow Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Barrett Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-8600
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 518 students
Rank: #3535.
Lockwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1932 Us Hwy 87 E
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 252-6022
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 252-6022
Grades: 9-12
| 546 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 59101, MT?
The top ranked public schools in 59101, MT include Arrowhead School, Elysian Middle School and Meadowlark School.
How many public schools are located in 59101?
41 public schools are located in 59101.
What percentage of students in 59101 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 59101 are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 59101?
59101 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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