For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 477 students in 59860, MT.
The top-ranked public middle school in 59860, MT is Polson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 59860 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 59860, MT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 59860, MT Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Polson Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 2nd Street West
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6335
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6335
Gr: 5-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
59860, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1602 2nd Street West
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6335
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6335
Gr: 5-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 59860, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 59860, MT include Polson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 59860?
1 public middle schools are located in 59860.
What is the racial composition of students in 59860?
59860 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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