For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 73 students in 59436, MT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 59436, MT are Greenfield 7-8, Fairfield 7-8 and Golden Ridge School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 59436 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 59436, MT have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 59436, MT Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Fairfield 7-8
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13 7th Street
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2425
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2425
Gr: 7-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Golden Ridge School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1374 Hiway 408
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2010
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2010
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 59436, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 59436, MT include Greenfield 7-8, Fairfield 7-8 and Golden Ridge School.
How many public middle schools are located in 59436?
3 public middle schools are located in 59436.
What is the racial composition of students in 59436?
59436 public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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