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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 59101 Montana Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 43 public schools serving 19,019 students in 59101, MT (there are 3 private schools, serving 650 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 59101, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 59101, MT are Arrowhead School, Meadowlark School and Elysian Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 59101 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59101, MT have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Best 59101, MT Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arrowhead School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2510 38th Street West
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6201
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Meadowlark School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
221 29th Street West
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6213
Gr: PK-5 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Elysian Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6416 Elysian Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4101
Gr: 6-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Elysian School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6416 Elysian Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4101
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Morin School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8824 Pryor Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-6093
Gr: PK-6 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Boulder School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2202 32nd Street West
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6206
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Eagle Cliffs Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 Kootenai
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6210
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Central Heights School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
120 Lexington
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6209
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Ben Steele Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5640 Grand Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 601-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
Canyon Creek School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3139 Duck Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4471
Gr: PK-5 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Poly Drive School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2410 Poly Drive
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6217
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Alkali Creek School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
681 Alkali Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Mckinley School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
820 North 31st Street
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6212
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1414.
Canyon Creek 6-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3139 Duck Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4471
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1515.
Burlington School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2135 Lewis Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6208
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Blue Creek School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3652 Blue Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-0653
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Highland School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
729 Parkhill
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6211
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1818.
Castle Rock Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1441 Governors Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1919.
Beartooth School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1345 Elaine Street
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6202
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2020.
Big Sky Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3231 Granger Avenue East
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6204
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2121.
Sandstone School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1440 Nutter Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6220
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2222.
Billings Sr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
425 Grand Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,629 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2323.
Billings West High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 St Johns Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2424.
Miles Avenue School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Miles Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6214
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2525.
Skyview High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1775 High Sierra Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,542 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2626.
Will James Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 30th Street West
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2727.
Bitterroot School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Bench Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6205
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2828.
Rose Park School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1812 19th Street West
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6219
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2929.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1315 Lewis Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3030.
Lockwood Intermediate
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1932 Us Highway 87 E.
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 248-3239
Gr: 3-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3131.
Broadwater School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Broadwater
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6207
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3232.
Lockwood Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1932 Us Highway 87
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-0154
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3333.
Medicine Crow Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Barrett Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3434.
Lockwood High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1932 Us Hwy 87 E
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 252-6022
Gr: 9-12 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Bench School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
505 Milton Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6203
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 59101, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in 59101, MT include Arrowhead School, Meadowlark School and Elysian Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 59101?
43 public schools are located in 59101.
What percentage of students in 59101 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 59101 are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 59101?
59101 public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).

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