For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 462 students in 59865, MT (there are , serving 72 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 59865, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 59865, MT are St. Ignatius High School, St. Ignatius Elementary School and St. Ignatius Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 59865 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59865, MT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Ignatius High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
76 3rd Avenue
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
St. Ignatius Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Blaine
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
St. Ignatius Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
76 3rd Avenue
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 59865, MT?
The top ranked public schools in 59865, MT include St. Ignatius High School, St. Ignatius Elementary School and St. Ignatius Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 59865?
3 public schools are located in 59865.
What percentage of students in 59865 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 59865 are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 59865?
59865 public schools minority enrollment is 65% 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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