For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,913 students in 59417, MT (there are 2 private schools, serving 94 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 59417, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 59417, MT are Glendale School, Babb School and Big Sky School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 59417 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59417, MT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best 59417, MT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glendale School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2151 Chaulk Butte Road
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 336-2635
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 336-2635
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Babb School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4063 Hwy 89 N
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 732-5539
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 732-5539
Gr: PK-6 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
Big Sky School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1657 Merriweather Road
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 336-3790
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 336-3790
Gr: PK-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Browning Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
112 First Ave South West
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-3490
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-3490
Gr: 2-3 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Browning High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
105 Highway 89
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-2745
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-2745
Gr: 9-12 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Browning Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 S. Piegan
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-2725
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-2725
Gr: 6-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Napi School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
112 1st Ave. Se
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-2735
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-2735
Gr: 4-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
210 1st Ave Sw
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-2756
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-2756
Gr: PK-1 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 59417, MT?
How many public schools are located in 59417?
8 public schools are located in 59417.
What percentage of students in 59417 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 59417 are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 59417?
59417 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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