For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 145 students in 59486, MT.
The top-ranked public schools in 59486, MT are Kingsbury Colony Attn Center, Valier High School and Valier 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 59486 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59486, MT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 59486, MT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Kingsbury Colony Attn Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
804 4th Street
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Gr: PK-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Valier High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
804 4th Street
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3613
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3613
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Valier 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
723 4th Street
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Gr: 7-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Valier School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
723 4th Street
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3314
Gr: PK-6 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 59486, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in 59486, MT include Kingsbury Colony Attn Center, Valier High School and Valier 7-8.
How many public schools are located in 59486?
4 public schools are located in 59486.
What is the racial composition of students in 59486?
59486 public schools minority enrollment is 37% 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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