For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 415 students in 59436, MT (there are 1 private school, serving 50 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 59436, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 59436, MT are Greenfield 7-8, Greenfield School and Fairfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 59436 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59436, MT have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 59436, MT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenfield 7-8
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
590 Hwy 431
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2433
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2433
Grades: 7-8
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Greenfield School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
590 Hwy 431
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2433
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2433
Grades: PK-6
| 62 students
Rank: #33.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13 7th Street
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2425
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2425
Grades: PK-6
| 168 students
Rank: #44.
Fairfield 7-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13 7th Street
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2425
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2425
Grades: 7-8
| 40 students
Rank: #55.
Golden Ridge School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1374 Hiway 408
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2010
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2010
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Rank: #66.
Fairfield High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13 7th Street
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2528
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2528
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 59436, MT?
The top ranked public schools in 59436, MT include Greenfield 7-8, Greenfield School and Fairfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 59436?
6 public schools are located in 59436.
What percentage of students in 59436 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 59436 are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 59436?
59436 public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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