Best Public Schools in Zip Code 59721

Summary:

The 59721 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Cardwell School, which serves grades PK-8 and has a total enrollment of 35 students. Cardwell School is part of the Cardwell Elementary District, which is ranked 33 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cardwell School is an exceptional educational institution, consistently ranking highly in the state. For the 2024-2025 school year, the school is ranked 37 out of 401 Montana elementary schools and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the state averages, with 65% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 55% in Mathematics, and an impressive 100% in Science, compared to the state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively.

Despite its small size, Cardwell School maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 7:1, which likely contributes to the school's strong academic performance and personalized learning environment. Additionally, the school serves a diverse student population, with 57.14% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Cardwell School's consistent high performance, exceptional academic results, and commitment to serving a diverse community make it a standout educational institution in the 59721 zip code.

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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	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
Cardwell School	Public	PK, KG-8	80 Highway 359	Cardwell	59721	Jefferson County	Cardwell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 287-3321	35	5	7.0	57.1%	28 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.6%)	83.7	37^th of 401 public elementary schools	90.8%		81.9	33^rd of 212 public elementary schools	84.4%	4	65.0	55.0	$17,366

Cities Near Zip Code 59721

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Cardwell	1.26 mi	1	15^th
Whitehall	5.85 mi	3
Harrison	14.61 mi	3	104^th
Willow Creek	16.19 mi	3	67^th
Three Forks	20.76 mi	3	58^th

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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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