For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,316 students in 59417, MT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 59417, MT are Glendale School, Babb School and Big Sky School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 59417 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 59417, MT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Best 59417, MT Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glendale School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2151 Chaulk Butte Road
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 336-2635
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 336-2635
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Babb School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4063 Hwy 89 N
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 732-5539
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 732-5539
Gr: PK-6 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Big Sky School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1657 Merriweather Road
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 336-3790
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 336-3790
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
Browning Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
112 First Ave South West
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-3490
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-3490
Gr: 2-3 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #55.
Browning Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 S. Piegan
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-2725
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-2725
Gr: 6-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Napi School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
112 1st Ave. Se
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-2735
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-2735
Gr: 4-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
210 1st Ave Sw
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-2756
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-2756
Gr: PK-1 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
59417, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
208 Lst Avenue Sw
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-2758
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-2758
Gr: PK-1 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 59417, MT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 59417, MT include Glendale School, Babb School and Big Sky School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 59417?
7 public elementary schools are located in 59417.
What is the racial composition of students in 59417?
59417 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary schools average of 24% (majority American Indian).
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