Best Public Schools in Zip Code 59106

Summary:

The 59106 zip code area in Montana is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and no high schools or alternative schools. The data reveals stark performance differences among these schools, with Ben Steele Middle School standing out as the top performer, while Yellowstone Academy Elementary and Yellowstone Academy 7-8 struggle with significantly lower test scores.

Ben Steele Middle School outperforms the Billings Elementary district and the state average in math, reading, and science proficiency, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Elder Grove School and Elder Grove 7-8 perform below the state average in all three subject areas.

The data also reveals a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement, with Yellowstone Academy Elementary and Yellowstone Academy 7-8 having the highest free/reduced lunch rates and the lowest test scores. Additionally, the high spending per student at Yellowstone Academy Elementary raises questions about the effective allocation of resources and their impact on student learning.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2024)	Montana State Tests Reading (2024)	Montana State Tests Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
Ben Steele Middle School	Public	6-8	5640 Grand Avenue	Billings	59106	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 601-1600	738	42	17.5	18.2%	617 (83.6%)	3 (0.4%)	34 (4.6%)	11 (1.5%)	29 (3.9%)	2 (0.3%)	42 (5.7%)	68.1	35^th of 123 public middle schools	71.5%		69.4	52^nd of 187 public middle schools	72.2%	17	46.5	52.6	41.1	$11,772
Elder Grove School	Public	PK, KG-5	1532 South 64 Street W	Billings	59106	Yellowstone County	Elder Grove Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 656-2893	485	26	18.6	20.6%	411 (84.7%)	7 (1.4%)	23 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.1%)	3 (0.6%)	25 (5.2%)	45.1	132^nd of 212 public elementary schools	37.7%		51.6	182^nd of 332 public elementary schools	45.2%	50	29.4	39.4	38.6	$8,998
Elder Grove 7-8	Public	6-8	1532 South 64 Street W	Billings	59106	Yellowstone County	Elder Grove Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 656-2893	226	13	17.3	19.5%	201 (88.9%)	2 (0.9%)	10 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.9%)	8 (3.5%)	36.8	81^st of 123 public middle schools	34.1%		33.2	137^th of 187 public middle schools	26.7%	56	29.7	38.7	27.6	$10,850
Yellowstone Academy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1750 Ray of Hope Lane	Billings	59106	Yellowstone County	Yellowstone Academy Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 656-2198	32	7	4.7	81.3%	19 (59.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (15.6%)	5.3	198^th of 212 public elementary schools	6.6%		3.6	320^th of 332 public elementary schools	3.6%	122	6.3	12.5		$119,416
Yellowstone Academy 7-8	Public	7-8	1750 Ray of Hope Lane	Billings	59106	Yellowstone County	Yellowstone Academy Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 656-2198	18	8	2.2	50.0%	13 (72.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)	1 (5.6%)	1 (5.6%)	6	114^th of 123 public middle schools	7.3%		4.7	177^th of 187 public middle schools	5.3%	63	0.0	18.8	9.1	$126,292

Cities Near Zip Code 59106

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Billings	1.09 mi	53	101^st
Laurel	7.94 mi	5	122^nd
Park City	15.49 mi	3	116^th
Shepherd	19.48 mi	3	60^th
Pryor	24.24 mi	3	173^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.