For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 820 students in 59917, MT (there are , serving 44 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 59917, MT are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 59917, MT are Eureka Elementary School, Eureka Middle School 5-8 and Lincoln Co High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 59917 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59917, MT have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 59917, MT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eureka Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
235 7th St. E.
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5500
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5500
Gr: PK-4 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Eureka Middle School 5-8
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
335 6th St E
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5600
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5600
Gr: 5-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Co High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
340 9th Street
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5700
Eureka, MT 59917
(406) 297-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 59917, MT?
The top-ranked public schools in 59917, MT include Eureka Elementary School, Eureka Middle School 5-8 and Lincoln Co High School.
How many public schools are located in 59917?
3 public schools are located in 59917.
What percentage of students in 59917 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 59917 are educated in public schools (compared to the MT state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 59917?
59917 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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