For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,049 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Corridor, Billings, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in Southwest Corridor are Ponderosa School, Newman School and Riverside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Corridor, Billings, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Corridor, Billings, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ponderosa School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4188 King Avenue East
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6218
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6218
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Newman School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
605 South Billings Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6215
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6215
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Madison Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6000
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Corridor, Billings, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Corridor, Billings, MT include Ponderosa School, Newman School and Riverside Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Corridor, Billings?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Corridor, Billings.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Corridor, Billings?
the neighborhood of Southwest Corridor, Billings public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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