For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 175 students in 59477, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 59477, MT are Fort Shaw Elementary School, Cascade Colony School and Sun River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 59477 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 59477, MT have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best 59477, MT Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
School Loop Road
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5110
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5110
Grades: PK-5
| 106 students
Rank: #22.
Cascade Colony School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
508 Birdtail Road
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5104
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5104
Grades: PK-8
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Sun River Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
123 Walker Street
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5110
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5110
Grades: 6-8
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 59477, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 59477, MT include Fort Shaw Elementary School, Cascade Colony School and Sun River Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 59477?
3 public elementary schools are located in 59477.
What is the racial composition of students in 59477?
59477 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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