For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 404 students in 59859, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in 59859, MT are Plains Elementary School, Plains 7-8 and Plains High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 59859 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59859, MT have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best 59859, MT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plains Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
412 Rittenour
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-3642
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-3642
Gr: PK-6 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Plains 7-8
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
412 Rittenour
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-8600
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-8600
Gr: 7-8 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Plains High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
412 Rittenour
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-8600
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
59859, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 59859, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in 59859, MT include Plains Elementary School, Plains 7-8 and Plains High School.
How many public schools are located in 59859?
3 public schools are located in 59859.
What is the racial composition of students in 59859?
59859 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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