For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 9,963 students in 59403, MT.
The top ranked public schools in 59403, MT are Meadow Lark School, Loy School and Sacajawea School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 59403 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59403, MT have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 59403, MT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadow Lark School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2204 Fox Farm Road
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7300
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7300
Grades: PK-6
| 531 students
Rank: #22.
Loy School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 57th Street North
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6885
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6885
Grades: PK-6
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Sacajawea School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
630 Sacajawea Drive
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7080
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7080
Grades: PK-6
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
North Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2601 8th Street Ne
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6525
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6525
Grades: 7-8
| 720 students
Rank: #55.
Riverview School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Smelter Avenue
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7015
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7015
Grades: PK-6
| 449 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
624 27th Street South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6800
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6800
Grades: PK-6
| 384 students
Rank: #77.
Chief Joseph School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5305 3rd Avenue South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6675
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6675
Grades: PK-6
| 262 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
C M Russell High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
228 17th Avenue Nw
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6100
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,452 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Sunnyside School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 19th Street South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7115
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7115
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
Rank: #1010.
East Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4040 Central Avenue
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6500
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6500
Grades: 7-8
| 773 students
Rank: #1111.
Morningside School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4119 7th Avenue North
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6960
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6960
Grades: PK-6
| 204 students
Rank: #1212.
Lewis & Clark School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3800 1st Avenue South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6705
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6705
Grades: PK-6
| 326 students
Rank: #1313.
Giant Springs Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
520 32nd Street North
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7045
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7045
Grades: PK-6
| 439 students
Rank: #1414.
Mountain View School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3420 15th Avenue South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7305
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7305
Grades: PK-6
| 330 students
Rank: #1515.
Great Falls High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 2nd Avenue South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6250
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6250
Grades: 9-12
| 1,612 students
Rank: #1616.
Valley View School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Avenue A Nw
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7145
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7145
Grades: PK-6
| 304 students
Rank: #1717.
West Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1205 1st Avenue Nw
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7180
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7180
Grades: PK-6
| 463 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Longfellow School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 6th Ave So
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6845
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6845
Grades: PK-6
| 316 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Whittier School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 8th Street North
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7230
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7230
Grades: PK-6
| 189 students
Rank: n/an/a
4119 7th Ave N
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6050
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
59403, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 2429
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6600
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 935 students
2501 2nd Avenue North
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7045
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7045
Grades: PK-6
| 312 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 59403, MT?
The top ranked public schools in 59403, MT include Meadow Lark School, Loy School and Sacajawea School.
How many public schools are located in 59403?
20 public schools are located in 59403.
What is the racial composition of students in 59403?
59403 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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