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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 59450

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Top rankedHighwood School171^st of 401 Montana elementary schools

Summary:

The 59450 zip code area is home to a single standout elementary school, Highwood School, which serves students in the Highwood K-12 district. Highwood School has consistently ranked in the top 20% of Montana elementary schools, with academic performance that exceeds state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Highwood School's strong academic results are complemented by its efficient resource allocation, as evidenced by its higher-than-average per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio of 11.8. These factors contribute to the school's ability to provide personalized attention and support for its diverse student population, which includes a 35.48% free and reduced-price lunch rate.

Overall, Highwood School stands out as a high-performing elementary institution that is effectively serving its community. The school's balanced academic strengths, consistent top-tier rankings, and efficient use of resources make it an attractive option for families in the 59450 zip code area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Highwood School	Public	PK, KG-5	160 West Street South	Highwood	59450	Chouteau County	Highwood K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 733-2081	62	5	11.8	35.5%	60 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57.1	171^st of 401 public elementary schools	57.4%		76	55^th of 212 public elementary schools	74.1%	116	47.8	34.8	$17,435

Cities Near Zip Code 59450

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Highwood	10.95 mi	3	104^th
Fort Benton	13.9 mi	3	33^rd
Geraldine	14.21 mi	3	197^th
Carter	20.9 mi	2	207^th
Belt	23.48 mi	4	53^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.

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