For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,017 students in the neighborhood of Heights, Billings, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Heights are Eagle Cliffs Elementary School, Alkali Creek School and Beartooth School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Heights, Billings, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Heights, Billings, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eagle Cliffs Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Kootenai
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6210
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6210
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
Alkali Creek School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
681 Alkali Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6200
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #33.
Beartooth School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Elaine Street
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6202
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6202
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #44.
Castle Rock Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1441 Governors Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5800
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Rank: #55.
Sandstone School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1440 Nutter Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6220
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6220
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #66.
Bitterroot School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Bench Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6205
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6205
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #77.
Skyview High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1775 High Sierra Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5200
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,596 students
Rank: #88.
Medicine Crow Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Barrett Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-8600
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
Rank: #99.
Bench School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
505 Milton Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6203
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6203
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Heights, Billings, MT?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Heights, Billings, MT include Eagle Cliffs Elementary School, Alkali Creek School and Beartooth School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Heights, Billings?
9 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Heights, Billings.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Heights, Billings?
the neighborhood of Heights, Billings public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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