Best Public Schools in Zip Code 59106

The 59106 zip code area in Montana is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools and 3 middle schools, but no high schools or alternative schools. The academic performance of these schools varies significantly, with Ben Steele Middle School standing out as a top performer, while the Yellowstone Academy 7-8 and Yellowstone Academy Elementary schools struggle academically.

Ben Steele Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Montana, outperforming the Billings Elementary district and the state averages in proficiency rates for math, reading, and science. In contrast, the Yellowstone Academy schools have very low proficiency rates, with only 5-15% of students meeting or exceeding standards. The Elder Grove School (Elementary) also performs better than the district average on state assessments, though still lags the state average.

The schools in the 59106 zip code have a predominantly white student population, ranging from 70.59% to 88.86% white students. The data also reveals significant disparities in student-teacher ratios, with Ben Steele Middle School and Elder Grove School having relatively low ratios of 17.1 and 16.9, respectively, while the Yellowstone Academy schools have much lower ratios of 2.5 and 2.1, which may indicate resource constraints despite their high per-student spending of $58,145.