For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,314 students in 59101, MT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 59101, MT are Elysian Middle School, Ben Steele Middle School and Canyon Creek 6-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 59101 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 59101, MT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best 59101, MT Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elysian Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6416 Elysian Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4101
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4101
Gr: 6-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Ben Steele Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5640 Grand Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 601-1600
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 601-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Canyon Creek 6-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3139 Duck Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4471
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4471
Gr: 6-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Castle Rock Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1441 Governors Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5800
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Will James Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 30th Street West
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6100
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Lewis Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5900
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Lockwood Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1932 Us Highway 87
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-0154
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-0154
Gr: 6-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Medicine Crow Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Barrett Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-8600
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Madison Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6000
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 281-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 59101, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 59101, MT include Elysian Middle School, Ben Steele Middle School and Canyon Creek 6-8.
How many public middle schools are located in 59101?
9 public middle schools are located in 59101.
What is the racial composition of students in 59101?
59101 public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).