Beta You're viewing our redesigned school list. Prefer the classic layout?

Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 59831

At a glance

School

Students

Top rankedDixon Elementary196^th of 401 Montana elementary schools

Summary:

The 59831 zip code in Montana is home to a single elementary school, Dixon Elementary, which serves grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 32 students. While Dixon Elementary's performance on state assessments is somewhat mixed compared to the statewide averages, the school has seen improvements in its statewide ranking and star rating in recent years, suggesting it may be providing a valuable educational experience for its students.

Dixon Elementary's proficiency rates on state assessments in the 2024-2025 school year were 41.18% in English Language Arts, 35.29% in Mathematics, and an impressive 75% in Science, compared to the state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16% respectively. The school's overall statewide ranking has fluctuated, with a higher ranking of 196 out of 401 Montana elementary schools and a 3-star rating in the most recent 2024-2025 school year, up from lower rankings and 1-star ratings in previous years.

Despite its academic performance challenges, Dixon Elementary stands out for its extremely low student-teacher ratio of 5.3 to 1, indicating that the school likely provides a high level of individual attention and support for its students. Additionally, the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Overall, Dixon Elementary appears to be a small, rural school that is working to support the educational needs of its community.

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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
Dixon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	411 B Street	Dixon	59831	Sanders County	Dixon Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 246-3566	32	6	5.3	100.0%	10 (31.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (12.5%)	52.6	196^th of 401 public elementary schools	51.1%		29.2	162^nd of 212 public elementary schools	23.6%	34	41.2	35.3	$25,255

Cities Near Zip Code 59831

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Dixon	2.44 mi	2	155^th
Charlo	13 mi	3	86^th
St Ignatius	13.04 mi	3	191^st
Arlee	16.69 mi	3	208^th
Ronan	19.85 mi	5	201^st

See the top MT Montana cities

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.