For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 500 students in 59873, MT (there are , serving 14 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 59873, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 59873, MT are Thompson Falls High School, Thompson Falls Elementary School and Thompson Falls 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 59873 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59873, MT have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thompson Falls High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Golf
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3561
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3561
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Thompson Falls Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 Columbia
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3592
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3592
Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Thompson Falls 7-8
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 Haley
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3593
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3593
Gr: 7-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 59873, MT?
The top ranked public schools in 59873, MT include Thompson Falls High School, Thompson Falls Elementary School and Thompson Falls 7-8.
How many public schools are located in 59873?
3 public schools are located in 59873.
What percentage of students in 59873 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 59873 are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 59873?
59873 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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