For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,816 students in 59501, MT (there are , serving 153 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 59501, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 59501, MT are Davey Elementary School, Cottonwood School and Lincoln-mckinley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 59501 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59501, MT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 59501, MT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davey Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
56182 Clear Creek Rd, 7 Miles
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 395-4461
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 395-4461
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14627 Wildhorse Road
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 394-2273
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 394-2273
Gr: PK-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln-mckinley School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 4th Street
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9619
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9619
Gr: 2-3 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Havre High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 18th Street
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-6731
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-6731
Gr: 9-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Havre Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1441 11th Street West
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9613
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9613
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Sunnyside School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 14th Street
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9671
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9671
Gr: K-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
1207 Washington
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-5554
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-5554
Gr: PK-1 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 59501, MT?
The top ranked public schools in 59501, MT include Davey Elementary School, Cottonwood School and Lincoln-mckinley School.
How many public schools are located in 59501?
7 public schools are located in 59501.
What percentage of students in 59501 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 59501 are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 59501?
59501 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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