Best Public Schools in Zip Code 59537

Summary:

The 59537 zip code in Montana has only one school, Loring Colony School, which serves grades PK-8 and has a total enrollment of just 07 students. The school is part of the Malta K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 258 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Loring Colony School does not appear to be a standout performer, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Montana elementary schools. In the most recent school year (2024-2025), the school was ranked 398 out of 401 elementary schools in the state, with a 0-star rating. Additionally, the school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state and district averages, with 0% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

The small enrollment of just 07 students at Loring Colony School may present unique challenges in terms of staffing, resources, and educational opportunities. The school's remote location in Loring, MT, may also contribute to the difficulties it faces, as access to resources and support may be more limited. While the data does not provide information on the school's free/reduced lunch rate or student-teacher ratio, the overall picture suggests that Loring Colony School is a struggling institution that may require additional support and resources to improve student outcomes.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				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	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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Loring Colony School	Public	PK, KG-8	6888 Turner Cutacross Rd	Loring	59537	Phillips County	Malta K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 674-5525	7	0	6.0		7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.5	398^th of 401 public elementary schools	0.7%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0	$14,463

Cities Near Zip Code 59537

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Loring	3.51 mi	1
Whitewater	13.52 mi	3
Turner	22.37 mi	3
Malta	32.26 mi	3	40^th
Dodson	32.99 mi	3

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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.