For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 386 students in 59716, MT (there are 1 private school, serving 59 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 59716, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
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 44% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), 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 24% (majority American Indian).
Best 59716, MT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lone Peak High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
45465 Gallatin Rd-30, Miles S.
Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 995-4281
Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 995-4281
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Ophir 7-8
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45465 Gallatin Rd-30, Miles S.
Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 995-4281
Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 995-4281
Gr: 6-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Ophir Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45465 Gallatin Rd-30, Miles S.
Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 995-4281
Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 995-4281
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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?
3 public schools are located in 59716.
What percentage of students in 59716 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 59716 are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 59716?
59716 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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