For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 197 students in 59448, MT.
The top ranked public schools in 59448, MT are Heart Butte High School, Heart Butte 6-8 and Heart Butte Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 59448 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59448, MT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 59448, MT 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heart Butte High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 School Rd
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-3344
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-3344
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Heart Butte 6-8
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 School Rd
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #33.
Heart Butte Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 School Road
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Gr: PK-6 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
59448, Montana 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 259
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Gr: 7-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 59448, MT?
The top ranked public schools in 59448, MT include Heart Butte High School, Heart Butte 6-8 and Heart Butte Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 59448?
3 public schools are located in 59448.
What is the racial composition of students in 59448?
59448 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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