Top 3 Best 59716 Montana Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 400 students in 59716, MT (there are 1 private school, serving 46 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 59716, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 59716, MT are Lone Peak High School, Ophir 7-8 and Ophir Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 59716 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59716, MT have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Best 59716, MT Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lone Peak High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
45465 Gallatin Rd-30, Miles S.
Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 995-4281
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: #22.
Ophir 7-8
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
45465 Gallatin Rd-30, Miles S.
Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 995-4281
Grades: 6-8
| 106 students
Rank: #33.
Ophir Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
45465 Gallatin Rd-30, Miles S.
Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 995-4281
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 59716, MT?
The top ranked public schools in 59716, MT include Lone Peak High School, Ophir 7-8 and Ophir Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 59716, MT?
3 public schools are located in 59716, MT.
What percentage of students in 59716, MT go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 59716, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 59716, MT?
59716, MT public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 22% (majority American Indian).

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