Best Heights Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,232 students in the neighborhood of Heights, Billings, MT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Heights are Castle Rock Middle School and Medicine Crow Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Heights, Billings, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Heights, Billings, MT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Heights, Billings, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Heights, Billings, MT include Castle Rock Middle School and Medicine Crow Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Heights, Billings?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Heights, Billings.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Heights, Billings?
the neighborhood of Heights, Billings public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).

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