For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 5,406 students in 59403, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 59403, MT are Meadow Lark School, Loy School and Sacajawea School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 59403 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 59403, MT have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best 59403, MT Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadow Lark School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2204 Fox Farm Road
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7300
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7300
Gr: PK-6 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Loy School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 57th Street North
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6885
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6885
Gr: PK-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Sacajawea School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
630 Sacajawea Drive
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7080
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7080
Gr: PK-6 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Riverview School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Smelter Avenue
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7015
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7015
Gr: PK-6 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
624 27th Street South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6800
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6800
Gr: PK-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Chief Joseph School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5305 3rd Avenue South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6675
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6675
Gr: PK-6 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Sunnyside School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 19th Street South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7115
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7115
Gr: PK-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Morningside School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4119 7th Avenue North
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6960
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6960
Gr: PK-6 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Lewis & Clark School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3800 1st Avenue South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6705
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6705
Gr: PK-6 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Giant Springs Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
520 32nd Street North
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7045
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7045
Gr: PK-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Mountain View School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3420 15th Avenue South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7305
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7305
Gr: PK-6 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1212.
Valley View School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Avenue A Nw
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7145
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7145
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1313.
West Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1205 1st Avenue Nw
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7180
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7180
Gr: PK-6 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Longfellow School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 6th Ave So
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6845
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6845
Gr: PK-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Whittier School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 8th Street North
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7230
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7230
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
59403, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 2429
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6600
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
2501 2nd Avenue North
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7045
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7045
Gr: PK-6 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 59403, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 59403, MT include Meadow Lark School, Loy School and Sacajawea School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 59403?
15 public elementary schools are located in 59403.
What is the racial composition of students in 59403?
59403 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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