For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 402 students in 59417, MT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 59417, MT are Glendale School, Big Sky School and Browning Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 59417 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 59417, MT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 59417, MT Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
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.
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: #33.
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%
59417, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
208 Lst Avenue Sw
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-2758
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-2758
Gr: PK-1 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 59417, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 59417, MT include Glendale School, Big Sky School and Browning Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 59417?
3 public middle schools are located in 59417.
What is the racial composition of students in 59417?
59417 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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