For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 485 students in 59538, MT.
The top ranked public schools in 59538, MT are Malta 6-7-8, Malta K-5 and Malta High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 59538 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59538, MT have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 59538, MT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Malta 6-7-8
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 High School Lane
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2225
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2225
Gr: 6-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Malta K-5
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
706 South 3rd Avenue East
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2320
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2320
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Malta High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 High School Lane
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2002
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2002
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
6888 Turner Cutacross Rd
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 674-5525
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 674-5525
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
59538, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
30miles South Of Malta Content
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 658-2643
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 658-2643
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
123 School Lane
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 673-3386
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 673-3386
Gr: K-6 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 59538, MT?
How many public schools are located in 59538?
4 public schools are located in 59538.
What is the racial composition of students in 59538?
59538 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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