For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,301 students in 59501, MT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 59501, MT are Davey Elementary School, Cottonwood School and Lincoln-mckinley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 59501 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 59501, MT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best 59501, MT Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davey Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
56182 Clear Creek Rd, 7 Miles
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 395-4461
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 395-4461
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14627 Wildhorse Road
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 394-2273
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 394-2273
Gr: PK-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln-mckinley School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 4th Street
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9619
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9619
Gr: 2-3 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Havre Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1441 11th Street West
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9613
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9613
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Sunnyside School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 14th Street
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9671
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9671
Gr: K-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
1207 Washington
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-5554
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-5554
Gr: PK-1 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 59501, MT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 59501, MT include Davey Elementary School, Cottonwood School and Lincoln-mckinley School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 59501?
6 public elementary schools are located in 59501.
What is the racial composition of students in 59501?
59501 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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