For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,806 students in the neighborhood of West End, Billings, MT.
The top ranked public schools in West End are Meadowlark School, Central Heights School and Big Sky Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West End, Billings, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West End, Billings, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadowlark School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
221 29th Street West
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6213
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6213
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #22.
Central Heights School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 Lexington
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6209
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6209
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #33.
Big Sky Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3231 Granger Avenue East
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6204
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6204
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #44.
Will James Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 30th Street West
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6100
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 601 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West End, Billings, MT?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West End, Billings, MT include Meadowlark School, Central Heights School and Big Sky Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West End, Billings?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West End, Billings.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West End, Billings?
the neighborhood of West End, Billings public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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