For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,816 students in 59501, MT (there are , serving 153 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 59501, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 59501, MT are Davey Elementary School, Cottonwood School and Lincoln-mckinley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 59501 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59501, MT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 59501, MT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Davey Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
56182 Clear Creek Rd, 7 Miles
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 395-4461
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 395-4461
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14627 Wildhorse Road
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 394-2273
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 394-2273
Grades: PK-8
| 19 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln-mckinley School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 4th Street
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9619
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9619
Grades: 2-3
| 295 students
Rank: #44.
Havre High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 18th Street
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-6731
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-6731
Grades: 9-12
| 515 students
Rank: #55.
Havre Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1441 11th Street West
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9613
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9613
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
Rank: #66.
Sunnyside School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 14th Street
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9671
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9671
Grades: K-8
| 325 students
Rank: n/an/a
1207 Washington
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-5554
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-5554
Grades: PK-1
| 273 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 59501, MT?
The top ranked public schools in 59501, MT include Davey Elementary School, Cottonwood School and Lincoln-mckinley School.
How many public schools are located in 59501?
7 public schools are located in 59501.
What percentage of students in 59501 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 59501 are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 59501?
59501 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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