For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 298 students in 59472, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in 59472, MT are Centerville High School, Grass Land Colony School and Centerville 6-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 59472 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59472, MT have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best 59472, MT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centerville High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
693 Stockett Rd
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Grass Land Colony School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
714 Eden Rd
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5322
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5322
Gr: PK-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Centerville 6-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
693 Stockett Rd
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167
Gr: 6-8 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Centerville School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
693 Stockett Rd
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Hill Top Colony School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
909 Spring Creek Road
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5169
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5169
Gr: PK-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
59472, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
251 Goonhill Road
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167
Gr: PK-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 59472, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in 59472, MT include Centerville High School, Grass Land Colony School and Centerville 6-8.
How many public schools are located in 59472?
5 public schools are located in 59472.
What is the racial composition of students in 59472?
59472 public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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