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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 59044 Montana Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,735 students in 59044, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in 59044, MT are Fred W Graff School, Laurel High School and Laurel Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 59044 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59044, MT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Best 59044, MT Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fred W Graff School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
417 East Sixth St
Laurel, MT 59044
(406) 628-6916
Gr: 3-4 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Laurel High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
203 East 8th Street
Laurel, MT 59044
(406) 628-7911
Gr: 9-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Laurel Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
725 Washington Avenue
Laurel, MT 59044
(406) 628-6919
Gr: 5-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
South School
606 Sw Fifth
Laurel, MT 59044
(406) 628-6917
Gr: PK-K | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
West School
502 Eighth Avenue
Laurel, MT 59044
(406) 628-6914
Gr: 1-2 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 59044, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in 59044, MT include Fred W Graff School, Laurel High School and Laurel Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 59044?
5 public schools are located in 59044.
What is the racial composition of students in 59044?
59044 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).

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