For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 427 students in 59859, MT.
The top ranked public schools in 59859, MT are Plains Elementary School, Plains 7-8 and Plains High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 59859 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59859, MT have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 59859, MT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plains Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
412 Rittenour
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-3642
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-3642
Grades: PK-6
| 235 students
Rank: #22.
Plains 7-8
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
412 Rittenour
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-8600
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-8600
Grades: 7-8
| 59 students
Rank: #33.
Plains High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
412 Rittenour
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-8600
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
59859, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
781 Montana Hwy 382
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 741-2837
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 741-2837
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 59859, MT?
The top ranked public schools in 59859, MT include Plains Elementary School, Plains 7-8 and Plains High School.
How many public schools are located in 59859?
3 public schools are located in 59859.
What is the racial composition of students in 59859?
59859 public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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