For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 747 students in 59106, MT (there are 4 private schools, serving 773 private students). 49% of all K-12 students in 59106, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 59106, MT are Elder Grove School, Elder Grove 7-8 and Yellowstone Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 59106 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59106, MT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 59106, MT Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elder Grove School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1532 South 64 Street W
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2893
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2893
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #22.
Elder Grove 7-8
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1532 South 64 Street W
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2893
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2893
Grades: 6-8
| 231 students
Rank: #33.
Yellowstone Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Ray Of Hope Lane
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198
Grades: PK-6
| 24 students
Rank: #44.
Yellowstone Academy 7-8
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Ray Of Hope Lane
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2198
Grades: 7-8
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 59106, MT?
The top ranked public schools in 59106, MT include Elder Grove School, Elder Grove 7-8 and Yellowstone Academy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 59106?
4 public schools are located in 59106.
What percentage of students in 59106 go to public school?
49% of all K-12 students in 59106 are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 59106?
59106 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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