For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,631 students in 59840, MT (there are 3 private schools, serving 182 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 59840, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 59840, MT are Daly School, Hamilton High School and Hamilton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 59840 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59840, MT have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best 59840, MT Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Daly School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
208 Daly Avenue
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2122
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2122
Gr: K-4 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
327 Fairgrounds Road
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 375-6060
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 375-6060
Gr: 9-12 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 South 5th St
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2121
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2121
Gr: 5-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
217 Daly Ave
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2280
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2280
Gr: 7-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
217 Daly Ave
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2280
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2280
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
225 North 5th Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2144
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2144
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
59840, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
778 Grantsdale Rd
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-1889
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-1889
Gr: 2-5 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 59840, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in 59840, MT include Daly School, Hamilton High School and Hamilton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 59840?
6 public schools are located in 59840.
What percentage of students in 59840 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 59840 are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 59840?
59840 public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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