For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 485 students in 59538, MT.
The top ranked public schools in 59538, MT are Malta 6-7-8, Malta K-5 and Loring Colony School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 59538 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59538, MT have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 59538, MT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Malta 6-7-8
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 High School Lane
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2225
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2225
Grades: 6-8
| 115 students
Rank: #22.
Malta K-5
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
706 South 3rd Avenue East
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2320
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2320
Grades: PK-8
| 242 students
Rank: #33.
Loring Colony School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6888 Turner Cutacross Rd
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 674-5525
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 674-5525
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
Rank: #44.
Malta High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 High School Lane
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2002
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2002
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
59538, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
30miles South Of Malta Content
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 658-2643
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 658-2643
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
123 School Lane
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 673-3386
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 673-3386
Grades: K-6
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 59538, MT?
How many public schools are located in 59538?
4 public schools are located in 59538.
What is the racial composition of students in 59538?
59538 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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