For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,134 students in 59911, MT.
The top ranked public schools in 59911, MT are Bigfork 7-8, Bigfork Elementary School and Bigfork High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 59911 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 59911, MT have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 59911, MT 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bigfork 7-8
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Commerce St
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-7412
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-7412
Gr: 7-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Bigfork Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Commerce St
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-7412
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-7412
Gr: PK-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Bigfork High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Commerce St
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-7420
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-7420
Gr: 9-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Swan River 6-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Swan Highway
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-4528
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-4528
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Swan River School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Swan Highway
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-4528
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-4528
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
40224 Salmon Prairie Rd
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 754-2245
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 754-2245
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 59911, MT?
The top ranked public schools in 59911, MT include Bigfork 7-8, Bigfork Elementary School and Bigfork High School.
How many public schools are located in 59911?
6 public schools are located in 59911.
What is the racial composition of students in 59911?
59911 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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