For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 972 students in 59521, MT.
The top ranked public schools in 59521, MT are Box Elder High School, Rocky Boy High School and Box Elder School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 59521 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59521, MT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 59521, MT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Box Elder High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 Main Street
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-4195
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-4195
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #22.
Rocky Boy High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
81 Mission Taylor Road
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4270
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4270
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: #33.
Box Elder School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 Main Street
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-3222
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-3222
Grades: PK-6
| 234 students
Rank: #44.
Box Elder 7-8
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 Main Street
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-4195
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-4195
Grades: 7-8
| 58 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Rocky Boy 7-8
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
81 Mission Taylor Road
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4270
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4270
Grades: 7-8
| 67 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Rocky Boy School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
81 Mission Taylor Road
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4474
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4474
Grades: PK-8
| 367 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 59521, MT?
The top ranked public schools in 59521, MT include Box Elder High School, Rocky Boy High School and Box Elder School.
How many public schools are located in 59521?
6 public schools are located in 59521.
What is the racial composition of students in 59521?
59521 public schools minority enrollment is 100% 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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