For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,055 students in 59937, MT (there are , serving 192 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 59937, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 59937, MT are Whitefish Middle 5-8, L A Muldown School and Whitefish High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 59937 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59937, MT have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 59937, MT Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitefish Middle 5-8
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 East Second Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8650
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8650
Gr: 5-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
L A Muldown School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 East 7th St.
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8620
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8620
Gr: PK-4 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Whitefish High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1143 East 4th St.
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8600
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Bissell School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5955 Farm To Market Road
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-2828
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-2828
Gr: PK-6 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Bissell 7-8
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5955 Farm To Market Road
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-2828
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-2828
Gr: 7-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
59937, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 59937, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in 59937, MT include Whitefish Middle 5-8, L A Muldown School and Whitefish High School.
How many public schools are located in 59937?
5 public schools are located in 59937.
What percentage of students in 59937 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 59937 are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 59937?
59937 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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