Best Public Schools in Zip Code 59845

The 59845 zip code area is home to 3 schools that serve students from kindergarten through 12th grade, all part of the Hot Springs K-12 school district. While the district as a whole performs below the state average, Hot Springs High School stands out as the strongest performer, ranking 38th out of 182 high schools in Montana and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The 3 schools in the area range in size from 26 students at Hot Springs 7-8 to 111 students at Hot Springs School. All 3 schools have high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, suggesting the community faces significant socioeconomic challenges. Spending per student is consistent across the schools at $13,727 per student, indicating that funding is not a major factor in their performance.

While the schools generally perform below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency, Hot Springs High School stands out with stronger performance in English Language Arts and Science compared to the district and state. The small student enrollments at some of the schools may present unique challenges and opportunities in terms of personalized instruction and resource allocation.